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jaw

noun: either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
noun: either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it, usually bear teeth on their oral margin, and are an upper that is more or less firmly fused with the skull and a lower that is hinged, movable, and articulated with the temporal bone of either side
verb: to talk in an angry way or for a very long time
verb: to talk especially abusively, indignantly, or long-windedly
often used figuratively
synonyms: scold, clamor, mouth

The team was able to snatch victory from 'the jaws of defeat' [=the team won] by scoring in the final seconds of the game.
He barely escaped from 'the jaws of death'. [=he barely escaped death]
The crocodile tried to grab him in its 'jaws'. [='mouth']

(..) that sudden, serious brain injury... ...causes the victim to bite down hard. In fact, I hear the bite reflex is so strong... ...they have to pry the victim's jaws open... ...with a crowbar. Where do you get this shit? I read it. You know how to read, you ignorant fuck? (..)
1994 The Shawshank Redemption