noun
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
• Derivationally related forms: ↑mandibular (for: ↑mandible)
• Hypernyms: ↑jaw, ↑articulator
• Hyponyms: ↑lantern jaw
• Part Meronyms:
↑gnathion, ↑gonion, ↑mandibular notch, ↑pogonion, ↑symphysion, ↑condylar process, ↑condyloid process, ↑mandibular condyle, ↑coronoid process of the mandible
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lower jaw UK US noun [singular]
See:jaw 1 1
Useful english dictionary. 2012.