jawed
(adjective) of animals having jaws of a specified type
Source: WordNet® 3.1
jawed
Having jaws.
(in combination) Having a specified type of jaw.
jawed
simple past tense and past participle of jaw
Source: Wiktionary
Jawed, a.
Definition: Having jaws; -- chiefly in composition; as, lantern-jawed. "Jawed like a jetty." Skelton.
Jaw, n. Etym: [A modification of chaw, formed under the influence of F. joue the cheek. See Chaw, Chew.]
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.
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.
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.
4. (Naut.)
Definition: The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
5.
Definition: Impudent or abusive talk. [Slang] H. Kingsley. 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.
Jaw, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jawed; p. pr. & vb. n. Jawing.]
Definition: To scold; to clamor. [Law] Smollett.
Jaw, v. t.
Definition: To assail or abuse by scolding. [Law]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 April 2024
(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
