Spell Bee Word: jaw

Basic Details

Word: Jaw

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The lower part of the face that holds the teeth and helps us eat and speak.

Synonyms: Jaws, mandible

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Jaw to jaw: Discussing something directly and face to face. Example: "The leaders had a jaw to jaw conversation to solve their differences."
2. Drop one's jaw: To be shocked or surprised. Example: "I dropped my jaw when I saw the magician pull a rabbit out of his hat."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After falling, he felt a sharp pain in his jaw and knew he needed to see a doctor.

Example 2: The lion opened its powerful jaws to roar, creating a sound that echoed through the jungle.

Example 3: She was so excited that she couldn’t keep her jaw closed when she heard the good news.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the human jaw can exert a force of up to 200 pounds when chewing? This makes it one of the strongest muscles in the body!

Famous Quote

"A man’s mind is like a jaw; it must be put to work to be able to get anything out of it." – Thomas A. Edison

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "jaw" mean?

a) A bone in the hand
b) A part of the face that helps to chew
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of clothing

Answer: b) A part of the face that helps to chew

2. Which of these is a synonym of "jaw"?

a) Jaws
b) Elbow
c) Knee
d) Shoulder

Answer: a) Jaws

3. Which sentence uses "jaw" correctly?

a) The jaw runs very fast.
b) The artist painted a picture of a jaw.
c) The jaw of the tiger was very strong.
d) The jaw wrote a letter.

Answer: c) The jaw of the tiger was very strong.

4. Which idiom means to talk directly to someone?

a) Jaw to jaw
b) Drop one's jaw
c) Jump the gun
d) Keep your chin up

Answer: a) Jaw to jaw

5. What is the opposite of "jaw"?

a) N/A
b) Nose
c) Arm
d) Foot

Answer: a) N/A