jaws
/ (dʒɔːz) /
the narrow opening of some confined place such as a gorge
the jaws a dangerously close position: the jaws of death
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How to use jaws in a sentence
Yet when the new regulations for the UK Audiovisual Media Services 2014 were announced, jaws dropped.
The UK’s War on Porn: ‘Proof That Men Making These Rules Do Not See Women as Equals’ | Aurora Snow | December 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne person who is blind uses the “jaws” screenreader software.
Uber and Airbnb Leave Disabled People Behind | Elizabeth Heideman | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey can grow to be up to 26 feet long and over 7,000 pounds, and one of the jaws impersonators in this video is evidence of that.
Viral Video of the Day: Great White Shark Deathmatch | Jack Holmes | October 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThen he leaned over to catch what Lou, his face twitching and jaws contracting, was saying to him.
The Stacks: The Day Lou Gehrig Delivered Baseball’s Gettysburg Address | Ray Robinson | July 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen they did finally find the now infamous V. Stiviano recording, their jaws dropped.
The Fabulous Life of EJ Johnson, the Stylish Son of the Lakers Legend | Itay Hod | June 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The strength of the lion is tremendous, owing to the immense mass of muscle around its jaws, shoulders, and forearms.
Hunting the Lions | R.M. BallantyneAs they looked toward the spot, the fearful head and jaws of a crocodile could be seen reaching up out of the water.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin | Mary Hazelton WadeFire was again given to the voracious jaws of the boilers, and the three engines recommenced their labours and their rivalries.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickAll at once, a crocodile appeared close to the boat, capsized it, and with open jaws was ready to devour the man.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin | Mary Hazelton WadeDan's jaws came together with a snap and a dark scowl came over his face.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. Dunn
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