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jaws

British  
/ dʒɔːz /

plural noun

  1. the narrow opening of some confined place such as a gorge

  2. a dangerously close position

    the jaws of death
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Another striking feature is that the wear on the fossilised jaws is uneven from left to right, suggesting the animals may have favoured one side when feeding.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

"The potentially dangerous harvester ants even permit the visitors to groom between their open jaws."

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

But defeat has been clutched from the jaws of victory before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Beowulf was growling like a mad thing, and Cassiopeia’s jaws were locked on to the sleeve of a man in a long black coat, who was trying unsuccessfully to shake her off.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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