transitive verb.
To assail or abuse by scolding.
noun.
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noun.
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
noun.
Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.
noun.
In the plural, the mouth.
noun.
Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance.
noun.
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noun.
A notch or opening.
noun.
A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place. See Axle guard.
noun.
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, .
noun.
The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
noun.
Impudent or abusive talk.
noun.
a bar across the jaws of a pedestal underneath an axle box.
noun.
a word difficult to pronounce.
noun.
a rope which holds the jaws of a gaff to the mast.
noun.
a molar or grinder; a back tooth.
intransitive verb.
To scold; to clamor.
intransitive verb.
To talk idly, long-windedly, or without special purpose.