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Term: Jaw

Sense 1: Noun (Body Part)

The jaw is a part of the face that holds the teeth and is used for biting, chewing, and speaking.

Sample Sentence: She clenched her jaw tightly to control her anger.

Sense 2: Noun (Mouth or Talk)

Jaw can also refer to the mouth or the act of talking.

Sample Sentence: He yawned, stretching his jaw widely.

Sense 3: Verb (Chatter)

Informally, jaw can be used as a verb meaning to talk excessively or gossip.

Sample Sentence: They would jaw about their favorite celebrities for hours.