Jaws: meaning, definitions and examples
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jaws
[ dʒɔːz ]
body part
The jaws are the two bones in your mouth that contain your teeth.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He clenched his jaws in frustration.
- She has a strong jawline.
movie
Jaws is a popular movie directed by Steven Spielberg, released in 1975, about a great white shark.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Jaws is considered a classic thriller.
- The movie Jaws was a box office hit.
Translations
Translations of the word "jaws" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mandíbulas
🇮🇳 जबड़े
🇩🇪 Kiefer
🇮🇩 rahang
🇺🇦 щелепи
🇵🇱 szczęki
🇯🇵 顎
🇫🇷 mâchoires
🇪🇸 mandíbulas
🇹🇷 çeneler
🇰🇷 턱
🇸🇦 فكوك
🇨🇿 čelisti
🇸🇰 čeľuste
🇨🇳 颌骨
🇸🇮 čeljusti
🇮🇸 kjálkar
🇰🇿 жақ
🇬🇪 ყბები
🇦🇿 çənələr
🇲🇽 mandíbulas
Word origin
The word 'jaws' originated from Middle English 'jawes', which came from Old French 'joue', meaning 'cheek' or 'jaw'. The sense referring to the bones of the mouth developed in the 17th century. The movie title 'Jaws' is a reference to the shark's large and powerful jaws, symbolizing danger and fear.