jawbone
[ jaw-bohn ]
/ ˈdʒɔˌboʊn /
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noun
verb (used with or without object), jaw·boned, jaw·bon·ing.
Informal. to attempt to influence or pressure by persuasion rather than by the exertion of force or one's authority, as in urging voluntary compliance with economic guidelines: The president jawboned the steel industry into postponing price increases.
adjective
Informal. obtained by or resorting to such a practice: jawbone controls.
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British Dictionary definitions for jawbone
jawbone
/ (ˈdʒɔːˌbəʊn) /
noun
verb
US to try to persuade or bring pressure to bear (on) by virtue of one's high office or position, esp in urging compliance with official policy
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Medical definitions for jawbone
jawbone
[ jô′bōn′ ]
n.
The maxilla or, especially, the mandible.
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