MANDIBLE


Meaning of MANDIBLE in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ is the bone in the lower jaw of a person or animal. (TECHNICAL)

= jawbone

N-COUNT

2.

An insect’s ~s are the two parts of its mouth which it uses for biting, similar to an animal’s jaws. (TECHNICAL)

N-COUNT: usu pl

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