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jaw
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: jawspp: jaweding: jawing
The word carries a heavy physical association with strength and stubbornness. When describing a person's appearance, a strong jaw often signals determination or masculinity, whereas a dropped jaw evokes a visceral image of shock or disbelief.
Countable when referring to the physical bone structure of a person or animal. Uncountable when used as a verb to describe the act of talking.