Jawbone (Noun)
Meaning
The jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lower jawbone was damaged during the accident, making it difficult for the patient to speak or eat.
- Her dentist took an X-ray of her jawbone to determine if it was aligned properly with the skull.
- A jawbone fossil discovered in the desert was a crucial piece of evidence for understanding human evolution.
- When he fell on his face, he bruised his jawbone and required stitches.
- After a series of painful tooth extractions, the doctor ordered a CT scan to check for any remaining damage to her jawbone.