Mandibles: meaning, definitions and examples
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mandibles
[ ˈmændɪb(ə)lz ]
insect anatomy
The mandibles are the pair of jaws in insects that are used for biting and chewing food.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ant used its mandibles to carry the food back to the nest.
- The beetle's mandibles were strong enough to crack open the seed.
animal anatomy
In some animals, such as crustaceans, the mandibles are the first pair of mouthparts used for feeding.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lobster's mandibles are used to crush its prey.
- The crab uses its mandibles to break open shells.
Translations
Translations of the word "mandibles" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mandíbulas
🇮🇳 जबड़े
🇩🇪 Mandibeln
🇮🇩 rahang
🇺🇦 щелепи
🇵🇱 żuwaczki
🇯🇵 大顎 (おおあご)
🇫🇷 mandibules
🇪🇸 mandíbulas
🇹🇷 çeneler
🇰🇷 턱뼈
🇸🇦 فكوك
🇨🇿 čelisti
🇸🇰 čeľuste
🇨🇳 下颌
🇸🇮 čeljusti
🇮🇸 kjálkar
🇰🇿 жақ сүйектері
🇬🇪 ყბები
🇦🇿 çənələr
🇲🇽 mandíbulas
Word origin
The word 'mandibles' originated from the Latin word 'mandibula', which means 'jaw'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to refer to the jaws or jaw-like mouthparts of insects and animals.