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Mandible

We have found the following answers matching the query 'Mandible' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Mandible crossword clue was last seen on December 9 2022 in the popular Universal Crossword.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%JAWMandibleUniversal
20%HEADBONESMandible cranium etc.Thomas Joseph
20%STAG___ beetle (insect with antlerlike mandibles)USA Today
20%BONEMandible or maxillaWall Street Journal
20%JAWIt consists of the mandible and maxillaUniversal
20%BONESMandible clavicle etc.USA Today

Definition

• One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
• Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.
• In the plural, the mouth.
• 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.
• A notch or opening.
• A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard.
• 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.
• The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
• Impudent or abusive talk.
• To scold; to clamor.
• To assail or abuse by scolding.

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