Noun

(en noun)

A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process):

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A type of theatrical acting wherein the actor utilizes his personal emotions from personal experience to portray a scripted scene.

(programming, object-oriented) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

(slang) Marijuana.

Noun

(en noun)

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

The part of the face below the mouth.

His jaw dropped in amazement.

(figuratively) Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.

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.

the jaw of a railway-car pedestal.

One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.

the jaws''' of a vise; the '''jaws of a stone-crushing machine.

(nautical) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.

(slang, dated) Impudent or abusive talk.

(slang) Axle guard.