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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"Bristle worm jaws also showed size-dependent elasticity. This is a distinguishing feature of bio-metals when compared to standard crystalline metals like copper or silver," said author Christian Hellmich.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
Argentina had pulled a victory from the jaws of utter humiliation, 3-2.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Me and my mum were just jaws on the floor like, 'what on earth, what is that?'"
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
But no outcome left as many jaws on the floor as the Maine Senate race.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
But Oslak had tied the knots securely, and Wolf couldn’t seem to get his jaws around them.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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