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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First-responders used the jaws of life to free the vehicle’s passengers, according to media reports.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
In his sister's room in Southampton, Thomas found a cellar spider carrying a ball of eggs in her jaws.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
In keeping with my longstanding policy of avoiding actions that might put me between the jaws of a crocodile, the expedition is not exactly the kind that might entice me to find my wading boots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
In this arrangement, the lower teeth extend outward between the upper teeth when the jaws close.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
That I thought having a family to care for was some rotten thing I had to drag along rather than the strength of having many jaws and paws around to help when you need it.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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