<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth.</li><li>the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively.</li><li>anything resembling a pair of jaws or evoking the concept of grasping and holding.</li><li>one of two or more parts, as of a machine, that grasp or hold something.</li><li>any of two or more protruding parts for attaching to or meshing with similar parts.</li><li>a forked piece at the end of a gaff, fitting halfway around the mast.</li><li>idle talk; chatter.</li><li>impertinent talk.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to talk; chat; gossip.</li><li>to scold or use abusive language.</li></ul>