jaws
Britishplural noun
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the narrow opening of some confined place such as a gorge
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a dangerously close position
the jaws of death
Example Sentences
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Dr Davis said this find will help researchers understand how the animals jaws worked, and how it caught fish.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
"The potentially dangerous harvester ants even permit the visitors to groom between their open jaws."
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Once again, Eddie Howe's side conspired to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory after the visitors conceded two late goals in a 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
First-responders used the jaws of life to free the vehicle’s passengers, according to media reports.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
With a single snap of his powerful jaws, Wolf tore the ravenskin pouch from her belt -knocking her off her feet, out of reach of the bear -then sped out of the cave.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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