Jawbone

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Synonyms

English

Etymology

jaw + bone

Noun

jawbone (plural: jawbones)

1. Any of the bones of the jaw.

Translations

• Dutch: kaaksbeen n.
• Finnish: leukaluu
• German: Kiefer ((m))

Verb

to jawbone

1. To cause change without actual authority. To talk (down or up) a financial market.

Synonyms

1. mandible
2. maxillafr:jawbone