one of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.-hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.-in the plural, the mouth.-fig.: anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.-a notch or opening.-a notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. see axle guard.-one of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.-the inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.-impudent or abusive talk.-to scold; to clamor.-to assail or abuse by scolding.