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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Their name comes from the tooth like projections along their jaws.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
Then the beetle seeks out an ant — climbing on top of it, clasping its antennae in its jaws and scooping up its pheromones with brush-like legs.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
The ability to rescue victory from the jaws of defeat, to conjure three points from the ashes.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
The drama was reminiscent of United's glory days under Alex Ferguson when victory was often snatched from the jaws of defeat.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
I stood on the two trap springs and released the jaws, and he pecked at my legs, slamming his beak against my thick winter pants.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
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