jaw (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Outgoing links
Hypernym bone, os
Part holonym skull
Derivationally related form jaw → jaw
Hyponym lower jaw, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, lower jawbone, jawbone, jowl; upper jaw, upper jawbone, maxilla, maxillary; chop
Part meronym alveolar arch; alveolar ridge, gum ridge, alveolar process
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) maxillomandibular → jaw
Hyponym bone, os
Hypernym lower jaw, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, lower jawbone, jawbone, jowl; upper jaw, upper jawbone, maxilla, maxillary; chop
Part holonym alveolar arch; alveolar ridge, gum ridge, alveolar process
Part meronym skull
Derivationally related form jaw → jaw

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