| slovo | definícia |
jaw
(mass) | jaw
- čelusť |
jaw
(encz) | jaw,čelist |
jaw
(encz) | jaw,huba n: [hovor.] luke |
jaw
(encz) | jaw,kecy n: nudné řeči luke |
jaw
(encz) | jaw,líčko Zdeněk Brož |
jaw
(encz) | jaw,sanice Zdeněk Brož |
jaw
(encz) | jaw,sevřít v: do čelistí luke |
jaw
(encz) | jaw,tlama n: luke |
Jaw
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jawed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Jawing.]
1. To scold; to clamor. [Law] --Smollett.
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2. To talk idly, long-windedly, or without special purpose.
[PJC] |
Jaw
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\ (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the
influence of F. joue the cheek. See Chaw, Chew.]
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1. (Anat.)
(a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form
the framework of the mouth.
(b) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and
covering.
(c) In the plural, the mouth.
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2. Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or
action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the
jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
--Shak.
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3. (Mach.)
(a) A notch or opening.
(b) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an
object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car
pedestal. See Axle guard.
(b) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable
towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing
anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the
jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
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4. (Naut.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a
half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
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5. Impudent or abusive talk. [Slang] --H. Kingsley.
Syn: lip.
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Jaw bit (Railroad), a bar across the jaws of a pedestal
underneath an axle box.
Jaw breaker, a word difficult to pronounce. [Obs.]
Jaw rope (Naut.), a rope which holds the jaws of a gaff to
the mast.
Jaw tooth, a molar or grinder; a back tooth.
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Jaw
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\, v. t.
To assail or abuse by scolding. [Law]
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jaw
(wn) | jaw
n 1: the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth
and holds the teeth
2: the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open
it; the bones that hold the teeth
3: holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing
parts of a tool that close to hold an object
v 1: talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the
men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" [syn:
chew the fat, shoot the breeze, chat, confabulate,
confab, chitchat, chit-chat, chatter, chaffer,
natter, gossip, jaw, claver, visit]
2: talk incessantly and tiresomely [syn: yack, jaw, {yack
away}, rattle on, yap away]
3: chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth; "He jawed his
bubble gum"; "Chew your food and don't swallow it!"; "The
cows were masticating the grass" [syn: chew, masticate,
manducate, jaw]
4: censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child
for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime
Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing
cold soup" [syn: call on the carpet, take to task,
rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture,
reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold,
chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out,
chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast] |
| | podobné slovo | definícia |
jawbone
(mass) | jawbone
- čelusť |
jaw-bone
(encz) | jaw-bone,čelistní kost n: Zdeněk Brož |
jawan
(encz) | jawan, n: |
jawbone
(encz) | jawbone,čelist n: Zdeněk Brožjawbone,čelistní kost n: Zdeněk Brož |
jawbreaker
(encz) | jawbreaker,jazykolam n: sladyjawbreaker,těžko vyslovitelné slovo Zdeněk Brožjawbreaker,tvrdé kulaté lízátko Zdeněk Brož |
jawed
(encz) | jawed,mající čelisti Zdeněk Brož |
jawfish
(encz) | jawfish,ryba: kanic rodu Epinephelus n: [zoo.] tata |
jawless
(encz) | jawless, adj: |
jawless fish
(encz) | jawless fish, n: |
jawless vertebrate
(encz) | jawless vertebrate, n: |
jawline
(encz) | jawline,brada n: Zdeněk Brož |
jaws
(encz) | jaws,čelisti n: Zdeněk Brož |
lantern jaw
(encz) | lantern jaw, n: |
lantern-jawed
(encz) | lantern-jawed, |
lion-jaw forceps
(encz) | lion-jaw forceps, n: |
lockjaw
(encz) | lockjaw,křeč žvýkacího svalu n: [med.] Rostislav Svoboda |
lower jaw
(encz) | lower jaw, n: |
lower jawbone
(encz) | lower jawbone, n: |
lumpy jaw
(encz) | lumpy jaw, n: |
snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
(encz) | snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, |
upper jaw
(encz) | upper jaw, n: |
upper jawbone
(encz) | upper jawbone, n: |
big jaw
(gcide) | Actinomycosis \Ac`ti*no*my*co"sis\
([a^]k`t[i^]*n[-o]*m[imac]*k[=o]"s[i^]s), n. [NL.] (Med.)
A chronic infectious disease of cattle and man due to
infection with actinomycetes, especially by {Actinomyces
bovis} in cattle and by Actinomyces israeli or {Arachnia
propionica} in man. It is characterized by hard swellings
usually in the mouth and jaw. In man the disease may also
affect the abdomen or thorax. In cattle it is called also
lumpy jaw or big jaw.
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Foot jaw
(gcide) | Foot \Foot\ (f[oo^]t), n.; pl. Feet (f[=e]t). [OE. fot, foot,
pl. fet, feet. AS. f[=o]t, pl. f[=e]t; akin to D. voet, OHG.
fuoz, G. fuss, Icel. f[=o]tr, Sw. fot, Dan. fod, Goth.
f[=o]tus, L. pes, Gr. poy`s, Skr. p[=a]d, Icel. fet step,
pace measure of a foot, feta to step, find one's way.
[root]77, 250. Cf. Antipodes, Cap-a-pie, Expedient,
Fet to fetch, Fetlock, Fetter, Pawn a piece in chess,
Pedal.]
1. (Anat.) The terminal part of the leg of man or an animal;
esp., the part below the ankle or wrist; that part of an
animal upon which it rests when standing, or moves. See
Manus, and Pes.
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2. (Zool.) The muscular locomotive organ of a mollusk. It is
a median organ arising from the ventral region of body,
often in the form of a flat disk, as in snails. See
Illust. of Buccinum.
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3. That which corresponds to the foot of a man or animal; as,
the foot of a table; the foot of a stocking.
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4. The lowest part or base; the ground part; the bottom, as
of a mountain, column, or page; also, the last of a row or
series; the end or extremity, esp. if associated with
inferiority; as, the foot of a hill; the foot of the
procession; the foot of a class; the foot of the bed;; the
foot of the page.
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And now at foot
Of heaven's ascent they lift their feet. --Milton.
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5. Fundamental principle; basis; plan; -- used only in the
singular.
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Answer directly upon the foot of dry reason.
--Berkeley.
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6. Recognized condition; rank; footing; -- used only in the
singular. [R.]
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As to his being on the foot of a servant. --Walpole.
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7. A measure of length equivalent to twelve inches; one third
of a yard. See Yard.
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Note: This measure is supposed to be taken from the length of
a man's foot. It differs in length in different
countries. In the United States and in England it is
304.8 millimeters.
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8. (Mil.) Soldiers who march and fight on foot; the infantry,
usually designated as the foot, in distinction from the
cavalry. "Both horse and foot." --Milton.
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9. (Pros.) A combination of syllables consisting a metrical
element of a verse, the syllables being formerly
distinguished by their quantity or length, but in modern
poetry by the accent.
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10. (Naut.) The lower edge of a sail.
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Note: Foot is often used adjectively, signifying of or
pertaining to a foot or the feet, or to the base or
lower part. It is also much used as the first of
compounds.
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Foot artillery. (Mil.)
(a) Artillery soldiers serving in foot.
(b) Heavy artillery. --Farrow.
Foot bank (Fort.), a raised way within a parapet.
Foot barracks (Mil.), barracks for infantery.
Foot bellows, a bellows worked by a treadle. --Knight.
Foot company (Mil.), a company of infantry. --Milton.
Foot gear, covering for the feet, as stocking, shoes, or
boots.
Foot hammer (Mach.), a small tilt hammer moved by a
treadle.
Foot iron.
(a) The step of a carriage.
(b) A fetter.
Foot jaw. (Zool.) See Maxilliped.
Foot key (Mus.), an organ pedal.
Foot level (Gunnery), a form of level used in giving any
proposed angle of elevation to a piece of ordnance.
--Farrow.
Foot mantle, a long garment to protect the dress in riding;
a riding skirt. [Obs.]
Foot page, an errand boy; an attendant. [Obs.]
Foot passenger, one who passes on foot, as over a road or
bridge.
Foot pavement, a paved way for foot passengers; a footway;
a trottoir.
Foot poet, an inferior poet; a poetaster. [R.] --Dryden.
Foot post.
(a) A letter carrier who travels on foot.
(b) A mail delivery by means of such carriers.
Fot pound, & Foot poundal. (Mech.) See Foot pound and
Foot poundal, in the Vocabulary.
Foot press (Mach.), a cutting, embossing, or printing
press, moved by a treadle.
Foot race, a race run by persons on foot. --Cowper.
Foot rail, a railroad rail, with a wide flat flange on the
lower side.
Foot rot, an ulcer in the feet of sheep; claw sickness.
Foot rule, a rule or measure twelve inches long.
Foot screw, an adjusting screw which forms a foot, and
serves to give a machine or table a level standing on an
uneven place.
Foot secretion. (Zool.) See Sclerobase.
Foot soldier, a soldier who serves on foot.
Foot stick (Printing), a beveled piece of furniture placed
against the foot of the page, to hold the type in place.
Foot stove, a small box, with an iron pan, to hold hot
coals for warming the feet.
Foot tubercle. (Zool.) See Parapodium.
Foot valve (Steam Engine), the valve that opens to the air
pump from the condenser.
Foot vise, a kind of vise the jaws of which are operated by
a treadle.
Foot waling (Naut.), the inside planks or lining of a
vessel over the floor timbers. --Totten.
Foot wall (Mining), the under wall of an inclosed vein.
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By foot, or On foot, by walking; as, to pass a stream on
foot.
Cubic foot. See under Cubic.
Foot and mouth disease, a contagious disease (Eczema
epizo["o]tica) of cattle, sheep, swine, etc.,
characterized by the formation of vesicles and ulcers in
the mouth and about the hoofs.
Foot of the fine (Law), the concluding portion of an
acknowledgment in court by which, formerly, the title of
land was conveyed. See Fine of land, under Fine, n.;
also Chirograph. (b).
Square foot. See under Square.
To be on foot, to be in motion, action, or process of
execution.
To keep the foot (Script.), to preserve decorum. "Keep thy
foot when thou goest to the house of God." --Eccl. v. 1.
To put one's foot down, to take a resolute stand; to be
determined. [Colloq.]
To put the best foot foremost, to make a good appearance;
to do one's best. [Colloq.]
To set on foot, to put in motion; to originate; as, to set
on foot a subscription.
To put one on his feet, or set one on his feet, to put
one in a position to go on; to assist to start.
Under foot.
(a) Under the feet; (Fig.) at one's mercy; as, to trample
under foot. --Gibbon.
(b) Below par. [Obs.] "They would be forced to sell . . .
far under foot." --Bacon.
[1913 Webster]Maxilliped \Max*il"li*ped\, n. [Maxilla + L. pes, pedis, foot.]
(Zool.)
One of the mouth appendages of Crustacea, situated next
behind the maxillae. Crabs have three pairs, but many of the
lower Crustacea have but one pair of them. Called also
jawfoot, and foot jaw.
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foot jaw
(gcide) | Foot \Foot\ (f[oo^]t), n.; pl. Feet (f[=e]t). [OE. fot, foot,
pl. fet, feet. AS. f[=o]t, pl. f[=e]t; akin to D. voet, OHG.
fuoz, G. fuss, Icel. f[=o]tr, Sw. fot, Dan. fod, Goth.
f[=o]tus, L. pes, Gr. poy`s, Skr. p[=a]d, Icel. fet step,
pace measure of a foot, feta to step, find one's way.
[root]77, 250. Cf. Antipodes, Cap-a-pie, Expedient,
Fet to fetch, Fetlock, Fetter, Pawn a piece in chess,
Pedal.]
1. (Anat.) The terminal part of the leg of man or an animal;
esp., the part below the ankle or wrist; that part of an
animal upon which it rests when standing, or moves. See
Manus, and Pes.
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2. (Zool.) The muscular locomotive organ of a mollusk. It is
a median organ arising from the ventral region of body,
often in the form of a flat disk, as in snails. See
Illust. of Buccinum.
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3. That which corresponds to the foot of a man or animal; as,
the foot of a table; the foot of a stocking.
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4. The lowest part or base; the ground part; the bottom, as
of a mountain, column, or page; also, the last of a row or
series; the end or extremity, esp. if associated with
inferiority; as, the foot of a hill; the foot of the
procession; the foot of a class; the foot of the bed;; the
foot of the page.
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And now at foot
Of heaven's ascent they lift their feet. --Milton.
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5. Fundamental principle; basis; plan; -- used only in the
singular.
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Answer directly upon the foot of dry reason.
--Berkeley.
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6. Recognized condition; rank; footing; -- used only in the
singular. [R.]
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As to his being on the foot of a servant. --Walpole.
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7. A measure of length equivalent to twelve inches; one third
of a yard. See Yard.
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Note: This measure is supposed to be taken from the length of
a man's foot. It differs in length in different
countries. In the United States and in England it is
304.8 millimeters.
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8. (Mil.) Soldiers who march and fight on foot; the infantry,
usually designated as the foot, in distinction from the
cavalry. "Both horse and foot." --Milton.
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9. (Pros.) A combination of syllables consisting a metrical
element of a verse, the syllables being formerly
distinguished by their quantity or length, but in modern
poetry by the accent.
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10. (Naut.) The lower edge of a sail.
[1913 Webster]
Note: Foot is often used adjectively, signifying of or
pertaining to a foot or the feet, or to the base or
lower part. It is also much used as the first of
compounds.
[1913 Webster]
Foot artillery. (Mil.)
(a) Artillery soldiers serving in foot.
(b) Heavy artillery. --Farrow.
Foot bank (Fort.), a raised way within a parapet.
Foot barracks (Mil.), barracks for infantery.
Foot bellows, a bellows worked by a treadle. --Knight.
Foot company (Mil.), a company of infantry. --Milton.
Foot gear, covering for the feet, as stocking, shoes, or
boots.
Foot hammer (Mach.), a small tilt hammer moved by a
treadle.
Foot iron.
(a) The step of a carriage.
(b) A fetter.
Foot jaw. (Zool.) See Maxilliped.
Foot key (Mus.), an organ pedal.
Foot level (Gunnery), a form of level used in giving any
proposed angle of elevation to a piece of ordnance.
--Farrow.
Foot mantle, a long garment to protect the dress in riding;
a riding skirt. [Obs.]
Foot page, an errand boy; an attendant. [Obs.]
Foot passenger, one who passes on foot, as over a road or
bridge.
Foot pavement, a paved way for foot passengers; a footway;
a trottoir.
Foot poet, an inferior poet; a poetaster. [R.] --Dryden.
Foot post.
(a) A letter carrier who travels on foot.
(b) A mail delivery by means of such carriers.
Fot pound, & Foot poundal. (Mech.) See Foot pound and
Foot poundal, in the Vocabulary.
Foot press (Mach.), a cutting, embossing, or printing
press, moved by a treadle.
Foot race, a race run by persons on foot. --Cowper.
Foot rail, a railroad rail, with a wide flat flange on the
lower side.
Foot rot, an ulcer in the feet of sheep; claw sickness.
Foot rule, a rule or measure twelve inches long.
Foot screw, an adjusting screw which forms a foot, and
serves to give a machine or table a level standing on an
uneven place.
Foot secretion. (Zool.) See Sclerobase.
Foot soldier, a soldier who serves on foot.
Foot stick (Printing), a beveled piece of furniture placed
against the foot of the page, to hold the type in place.
Foot stove, a small box, with an iron pan, to hold hot
coals for warming the feet.
Foot tubercle. (Zool.) See Parapodium.
Foot valve (Steam Engine), the valve that opens to the air
pump from the condenser.
Foot vise, a kind of vise the jaws of which are operated by
a treadle.
Foot waling (Naut.), the inside planks or lining of a
vessel over the floor timbers. --Totten.
Foot wall (Mining), the under wall of an inclosed vein.
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By foot, or On foot, by walking; as, to pass a stream on
foot.
Cubic foot. See under Cubic.
Foot and mouth disease, a contagious disease (Eczema
epizo["o]tica) of cattle, sheep, swine, etc.,
characterized by the formation of vesicles and ulcers in
the mouth and about the hoofs.
Foot of the fine (Law), the concluding portion of an
acknowledgment in court by which, formerly, the title of
land was conveyed. See Fine of land, under Fine, n.;
also Chirograph. (b).
Square foot. See under Square.
To be on foot, to be in motion, action, or process of
execution.
To keep the foot (Script.), to preserve decorum. "Keep thy
foot when thou goest to the house of God." --Eccl. v. 1.
To put one's foot down, to take a resolute stand; to be
determined. [Colloq.]
To put the best foot foremost, to make a good appearance;
to do one's best. [Colloq.]
To set on foot, to put in motion; to originate; as, to set
on foot a subscription.
To put one on his feet, or set one on his feet, to put
one in a position to go on; to assist to start.
Under foot.
(a) Under the feet; (Fig.) at one's mercy; as, to trample
under foot. --Gibbon.
(b) Below par. [Obs.] "They would be forced to sell . . .
far under foot." --Bacon.
[1913 Webster]Maxilliped \Max*il"li*ped\, n. [Maxilla + L. pes, pedis, foot.]
(Zool.)
One of the mouth appendages of Crustacea, situated next
behind the maxillae. Crabs have three pairs, but many of the
lower Crustacea have but one pair of them. Called also
jawfoot, and foot jaw.
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Jaw
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jawed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Jawing.]
1. To scold; to clamor. [Law] --Smollett.
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2. To talk idly, long-windedly, or without special purpose.
[PJC]Jaw \Jaw\ (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the
influence of F. joue the cheek. See Chaw, Chew.]
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1. (Anat.)
(a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form
the framework of the mouth.
(b) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and
covering.
(c) In the plural, the mouth.
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2. Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or
action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the
jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
--Shak.
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3. (Mach.)
(a) A notch or opening.
(b) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an
object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car
pedestal. See Axle guard.
(b) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable
towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing
anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the
jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
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4. (Naut.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a
half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
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5. Impudent or abusive talk. [Slang] --H. Kingsley.
Syn: lip.
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Jaw bit (Railroad), a bar across the jaws of a pedestal
underneath an axle box.
Jaw breaker, a word difficult to pronounce. [Obs.]
Jaw rope (Naut.), a rope which holds the jaws of a gaff to
the mast.
Jaw tooth, a molar or grinder; a back tooth.
[1913 Webster]Jaw \Jaw\, v. t.
To assail or abuse by scolding. [Law]
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Jaw bit
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\ (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the
influence of F. joue the cheek. See Chaw, Chew.]
[1913 Webster]
1. (Anat.)
(a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form
the framework of the mouth.
(b) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and
covering.
(c) In the plural, the mouth.
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2. Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or
action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the
jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
--Shak.
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3. (Mach.)
(a) A notch or opening.
(b) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an
object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car
pedestal. See Axle guard.
(b) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable
towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing
anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the
jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
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4. (Naut.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a
half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
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5. Impudent or abusive talk. [Slang] --H. Kingsley.
Syn: lip.
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Jaw bit (Railroad), a bar across the jaws of a pedestal
underneath an axle box.
Jaw breaker, a word difficult to pronounce. [Obs.]
Jaw rope (Naut.), a rope which holds the jaws of a gaff to
the mast.
Jaw tooth, a molar or grinder; a back tooth.
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Jaw breaker
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\ (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the
influence of F. joue the cheek. See Chaw, Chew.]
[1913 Webster]
1. (Anat.)
(a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form
the framework of the mouth.
(b) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and
covering.
(c) In the plural, the mouth.
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2. Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or
action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the
jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
--Shak.
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3. (Mach.)
(a) A notch or opening.
(b) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an
object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car
pedestal. See Axle guard.
(b) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable
towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing
anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the
jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
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4. (Naut.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a
half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
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5. Impudent or abusive talk. [Slang] --H. Kingsley.
Syn: lip.
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Jaw bit (Railroad), a bar across the jaws of a pedestal
underneath an axle box.
Jaw breaker, a word difficult to pronounce. [Obs.]
Jaw rope (Naut.), a rope which holds the jaws of a gaff to
the mast.
Jaw tooth, a molar or grinder; a back tooth.
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Jaw rope
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\ (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the
influence of F. joue the cheek. See Chaw, Chew.]
[1913 Webster]
1. (Anat.)
(a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form
the framework of the mouth.
(b) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and
covering.
(c) In the plural, the mouth.
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2. Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or
action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the
jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
--Shak.
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3. (Mach.)
(a) A notch or opening.
(b) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an
object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car
pedestal. See Axle guard.
(b) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable
towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing
anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the
jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
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4. (Naut.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a
half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
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5. Impudent or abusive talk. [Slang] --H. Kingsley.
Syn: lip.
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Jaw bit (Railroad), a bar across the jaws of a pedestal
underneath an axle box.
Jaw breaker, a word difficult to pronounce. [Obs.]
Jaw rope (Naut.), a rope which holds the jaws of a gaff to
the mast.
Jaw tooth, a molar or grinder; a back tooth.
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Jaw tooth
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\ (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the
influence of F. joue the cheek. See Chaw, Chew.]
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1. (Anat.)
(a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form
the framework of the mouth.
(b) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and
covering.
(c) In the plural, the mouth.
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2. Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or
action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the
jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
--Shak.
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3. (Mach.)
(a) A notch or opening.
(b) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an
object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car
pedestal. See Axle guard.
(b) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable
towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing
anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the
jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
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4. (Naut.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a
half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
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5. Impudent or abusive talk. [Slang] --H. Kingsley.
Syn: lip.
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Jaw bit (Railroad), a bar across the jaws of a pedestal
underneath an axle box.
Jaw breaker, a word difficult to pronounce. [Obs.]
Jaw rope (Naut.), a rope which holds the jaws of a gaff to
the mast.
Jaw tooth, a molar or grinder; a back tooth.
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Jawbone
(gcide) | Jawbone \Jaw"bone`\, n.
The bone of either jaw; a maxilla or a mandible.jawbone \jaw"bone`\ (j[add]"b[=o]n`), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.
jawboned (j[add]"b[=o]nd`); p. pr. & vb. n. jawboning.]
To attempt to influence solely by talking, as contrasted with
threatening or inducing by other means, e.g. legislation;
esp. to make public appeals in order to influence the
behavior of businessmen or labor leaders; -- used especially
of the President or other high government officials; as, to
jawbone businessmen into forgoing price increases.
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jawbone
(gcide) | Jawbone \Jaw"bone`\, n.
The bone of either jaw; a maxilla or a mandible.jawbone \jaw"bone`\ (j[add]"b[=o]n`), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.
jawboned (j[add]"b[=o]nd`); p. pr. & vb. n. jawboning.]
To attempt to influence solely by talking, as contrasted with
threatening or inducing by other means, e.g. legislation;
esp. to make public appeals in order to influence the
behavior of businessmen or labor leaders; -- used especially
of the President or other high government officials; as, to
jawbone businessmen into forgoing price increases.
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jawboned
(gcide) | jawbone \jaw"bone`\ (j[add]"b[=o]n`), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.
jawboned (j[add]"b[=o]nd`); p. pr. & vb. n. jawboning.]
To attempt to influence solely by talking, as contrasted with
threatening or inducing by other means, e.g. legislation;
esp. to make public appeals in order to influence the
behavior of businessmen or labor leaders; -- used especially
of the President or other high government officials; as, to
jawbone businessmen into forgoing price increases.
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jawboning
(gcide) | jawbone \jaw"bone`\ (j[add]"b[=o]n`), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.
jawboned (j[add]"b[=o]nd`); p. pr. & vb. n. jawboning.]
To attempt to influence solely by talking, as contrasted with
threatening or inducing by other means, e.g. legislation;
esp. to make public appeals in order to influence the
behavior of businessmen or labor leaders; -- used especially
of the President or other high government officials; as, to
jawbone businessmen into forgoing price increases.
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Jawed
(gcide) | Jaw \Jaw\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jawed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Jawing.]
1. To scold; to clamor. [Law] --Smollett.
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2. To talk idly, long-windedly, or without special purpose.
[PJC]Jawed \Jawed\ (j[add]d), a.
Having jaws; -- chiefly in composition; as, lantern-jawed.
"Jawed like a jetty." --Skelton.
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Jaw-fall
(gcide) | Jaw-fall \Jaw"-fall`\, n.
Depression of the jaw; hence, depression of spirits. --M.
Griffith (1660).
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Jaw-fallen
(gcide) | Jaw-fallen \Jaw"-fall`en\, a.
Dejected; chopfallen.
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Jawfoot
(gcide) | Jawfoot \Jaw"foot`\, n. (Zool.)
See Maxilliped.
[1913 Webster]Maxilliped \Max*il"li*ped\, n. [Maxilla + L. pes, pedis, foot.]
(Zool.)
One of the mouth appendages of Crustacea, situated next
behind the maxillae. Crabs have three pairs, but many of the
lower Crustacea have but one pair of them. Called also
jawfoot, and foot jaw.
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jawfoot
(gcide) | Jawfoot \Jaw"foot`\, n. (Zool.)
See Maxilliped.
[1913 Webster]Maxilliped \Max*il"li*ped\, n. [Maxilla + L. pes, pedis, foot.]
(Zool.)
One of the mouth appendages of Crustacea, situated next
behind the maxillae. Crabs have three pairs, but many of the
lower Crustacea have but one pair of them. Called also
jawfoot, and foot jaw.
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Jawing
(gcide) | Jawing \Jaw"ing\, n.
Scolding; clamorous or abusive talk. [Slang] --H. Kingsley.
[1913 Webster]Jaw \Jaw\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jawed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Jawing.]
1. To scold; to clamor. [Law] --Smollett.
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2. To talk idly, long-windedly, or without special purpose.
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Jawn
(gcide) | Jawn \Jawn\, v. i.
See Yawn. [Obs.] --Marston.
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Jawy
(gcide) | Jawy \Jaw"y\, a.
Relating to the jaws. --Gayton.
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Lantern jaws
(gcide) | Lantern \Lan"tern\ (l[a^]n"t[~e]rn), n. [F. lanterne, L.
lanterna, laterna, from Gr. lampth`r light, torch. See
Lamp.]
1. Something inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind,
rain, etc.; -- sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or
case of horn, perforated tin, glass, oiled paper, or other
material, having a lamp or candle within; sometimes fixed,
as the glazed inclosure of a street light, or of a
lighthouse light.
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2. (Arch.)
(a) An open structure of light material set upon a roof,
to give light and air to the interior.
(b) A cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open
below into the building or tower which it crowns.
(c) A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one,
for ornament, or to admit light; such as the lantern
of the cupola of the Capitol at Washington, or that of
the Florence cathedral.
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3. (Mach.) A lantern pinion or trundle wheel. See {Lantern
pinion} (below).
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4. (Steam Engine) A kind of cage inserted in a stuffing box
and surrounding a piston rod, to separate the packing into
two parts and form a chamber between for the reception of
steam, etc.; -- called also lantern brass.
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5. (Founding) A perforated barrel to form a core upon.
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6. (Zool.) See Aristotle's lantern.
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Note: Fig. 1 represents a hand lantern; fig. 2, an arm
lantern; fig. 3, a breast lantern; -- so named from the
positions in which they are carried.
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Dark lantern, a lantern with a single opening, which may be
closed so as to conceal the light; -- called also
bull's-eye.
Lantern jaws, long, thin jaws; hence, a thin visage.
Lantern pinion, Lantern wheel (Mach.), a kind of pinion
or wheel having cylindrical bars or trundles, instead of
teeth, inserted at their ends in two parallel disks or
plates; -- so called as resembling a lantern in shape; --
called also wallower, or trundle.
Lantern shell (Zool.), any translucent, marine, bivalve
shell of the genus Anatina, and allied genera.
Magic lantern, an optical instrument consisting of a case
inclosing a light, and having suitable lenses in a lateral
tube, for throwing upon a screen, in a darkened room or
the like, greatly magnified pictures from slides placed in
the focus of the outer lens.
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Lantern-jawed
(gcide) | Lantern-jawed \Lan"tern-jawed`\, a.
Having lantern jaws or long, thin jaws; as, a lantern-jawed
person.
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lickjaw
(gcide) | Tetanus \Tet"a*nus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? stretched, ? to
stretch.]
1. (Med.) A painful and usually fatal disease, resulting
generally from a wound, and having as its principal
symptom persistent spasm of the voluntary muscles. When
the muscles of the lower jaw are affected, it is called
locked-jaw, or lickjaw, and it takes various names
from the various incurvations of the body resulting from
the spasm.
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2. (Physiol.) That condition of a muscle in which it is in a
state of continued vibratory contraction, as when
stimulated by a series of induction shocks.
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Locked-jaw
(gcide) | Locked-jaw \Locked"-jaw`\, n.
See Lockjaw.
[1913 Webster]Tetanus \Tet"a*nus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? stretched, ? to
stretch.]
1. (Med.) A painful and usually fatal disease, resulting
generally from a wound, and having as its principal
symptom persistent spasm of the voluntary muscles. When
the muscles of the lower jaw are affected, it is called
locked-jaw, or lickjaw, and it takes various names
from the various incurvations of the body resulting from
the spasm.
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2. (Physiol.) That condition of a muscle in which it is in a
state of continued vibratory contraction, as when
stimulated by a series of induction shocks.
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locked-jaw
(gcide) | Locked-jaw \Locked"-jaw`\, n.
See Lockjaw.
[1913 Webster]Tetanus \Tet"a*nus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? stretched, ? to
stretch.]
1. (Med.) A painful and usually fatal disease, resulting
generally from a wound, and having as its principal
symptom persistent spasm of the voluntary muscles. When
the muscles of the lower jaw are affected, it is called
locked-jaw, or lickjaw, and it takes various names
from the various incurvations of the body resulting from
the spasm.
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2. (Physiol.) That condition of a muscle in which it is in a
state of continued vibratory contraction, as when
stimulated by a series of induction shocks.
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Lockjaw
(gcide) | Lockjaw \Lock"jaw`\, n. (Med.)
A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion
is suspended; a variety of tetanus; trismus.
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lumpy jaw
(gcide) | Actinomycosis \Ac`ti*no*my*co"sis\
([a^]k`t[i^]*n[-o]*m[imac]*k[=o]"s[i^]s), n. [NL.] (Med.)
A chronic infectious disease of cattle and man due to
infection with actinomycetes, especially by {Actinomyces
bovis} in cattle and by Actinomyces israeli or {Arachnia
propionica} in man. It is characterized by hard swellings
usually in the mouth and jaw. In man the disease may also
affect the abdomen or thorax. In cattle it is called also
lumpy jaw or big jaw.
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Lumpy-jaw
(gcide) | Lumpy-jaw \Lump"y-jaw`\ (Med.)
Actinomycosis. [Colloq.]
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Pig-jawed
(gcide) | Pig-jawed \Pig"-jawed`\, a. (Zool.)
Having the upper jaw projecting beyond the lower, with the
upper incisors in advance of the lower; -- said of dogs.
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The Mysticete or whalebone whales having no true teeth after birth but with a series of plates of whalebone see Baleen hanging down from the upper jaw on each side thus making a strainer through which they receive the small animals upon which they feed
(gcide) | Cetacea \Ce*ta"ce*a\, n. pl. [NL., from L. cetus whale, Gr. ?.]
(Zool.)
An order of marine mammals, including the whales. Like
ordinary mammals they breathe by means of lungs, and bring
forth living young which they suckle for some time. The
anterior limbs are changed to paddles; the tail flukes are
horizontal. There are two living suborders:
(a) The {Mysticete or whalebone whales, having no true
teeth after birth, but with a series of plates of
whalebone [see Baleen.] hanging down from the upper jaw
on each side, thus making a strainer, through which they
receive the small animals upon which they feed.}
(b) The {Denticete, including the dolphins and sperm whale,
which have teeth. Another suborder (Zeuglodontia) is
extinct. The Sirenia were formerly included in the
Cetacea, but are now made a separate order.}
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Underjaw
(gcide) | Underjaw \Un"der*jaw`\, n.
The lower jaw. --Paley.
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jawaharlal nehru
(wn) | Jawaharlal Nehru
n 1: Indian statesman and leader with Gandhi in the struggle for
home rule; was the first prime minister of the Republic of
India from 1947 to 1964 (1889-1964) [syn: Nehru,
Jawaharlal Nehru] |
jawan
(wn) | jawan
n 1: (India) a private soldier or male constable |
jawbone
(wn) | jawbone
n 1: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
[syn: lower jaw, mandible, mandibula, {mandibular
bone}, submaxilla, lower jawbone, jawbone, jowl]
v 1: talk idly or casually and in a friendly way [syn:
shmooze, shmoose, schmooze, schmoose, jawbone] |
jawbreaker
(wn) | jawbreaker
n 1: a large round hard candy
2: a word that is hard to pronounce |
jawed
(wn) | jawed
adj 1: of animals having jaws of a specified type [ant:
jawless] |
jawfish
(wn) | jawfish
n 1: small large-mouthed tropical marine fishes common along
sandy bottoms; males brood egg balls in their mouths;
popular aquarium fishes |
jawless
(wn) | jawless
adj 1: of animals having no jaw [ant: jawed] |
jawless fish
(wn) | jawless fish
n 1: eel-shaped vertebrate without jaws or paired appendages
including the cyclostomes and some extinct forms [syn:
jawless vertebrate, jawless fish, agnathan] |
jawless vertebrate
(wn) | jawless vertebrate
n 1: eel-shaped vertebrate without jaws or paired appendages
including the cyclostomes and some extinct forms [syn:
jawless vertebrate, jawless fish, agnathan] |
jaws of life
(wn) | Jaws of Life
n 1: hydraulic tool inserted into a wrecked vehicle and used to
pry the wreckage apart in order to provide access to people
trapped inside |
lantern jaw
(wn) | lantern jaw
n 1: a long thin lower jaw |
lantern-jawed
(wn) | lantern-jawed
adj 1: having a protruding jaw giving the face a gaunt
appearance |
lion-jaw forceps
(wn) | lion-jaw forceps
n 1: a type of forceps |
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