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lower jaw

[/ˈloʊər dʒɔː/]
nounpl: lower jaws
mandíbula
1. The lower bone structure of the mouth that contains the lower teeth and moves to facilitate chewing and speech
The boxer took a punch directly to the lower jaw.
O boxeador levou um soco direto na mandíbula.
2. In anatomy, the movable bone (mandible) of the jaw
The lower jaw is connected to the skull by the temporomandibular joint.
A mandíbula é conectada ao crânio pela articulação temporomandibular.
NYC Slang
jaw
Synonyms
mandiblelower mandiblechin bone
Antonyms
upper jawmaxilla

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mandíbula
Standard medical and anatomical term
Rio de Janeiro
queixo
Colloquial usage referring to the chin/lower jaw area
São Paulo
mandíbula
Formal anatomical usage
Portugal
mandíbula
Standard medical term; 'queixo' refers more specifically to the chin

Related Idioms & Phrases

drop one's jaw - expression of surprise
clench one's jaw - tense reaction or determination
take it on the jaw - endure hardship or criticism
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