jaws
/d͡ʒɔːz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The mouth.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect.
Noun
Examples
Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jaws” mean?
The mouth.
Is “jaws” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.