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jaws

UK/d͡ʒɔːz/ US/d͡ʒɑz/ fairly common

noun

1.

holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

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Phrases

  • get wind in one's jaws
  • jaws harp
  • jaws of death
  • jaws of life
  • snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
  • snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory
  • snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

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