mandible
The word “mandible” has 3 syllables: man-di-ble
It's pronounced as /ˈmæn.dɪ.bəl/
What is synonym and antonym for mandible?
In the thesaurus, “mandible” has 25 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for mandible along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for mandible
- beak
- bill
- bone
- button
- cheek
- chops
- dewlap
- jaw
- jawbone
- jowl
- maw
- maxilla
- mentum
- mouth
- muzzle
- neb
- nib
- nozzle
- orifice
- pecker
- point
- proboscis
- projection
- prow
- snout
Meanings of mandible
- noun
- The lower jaw, especially the lower jawbone.
- One of a pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.
Example Sentences
- The mandible is the lower jawbone in vertebrates.
- In some species, the mandible is used to crush or cut food.
- He broke his mandible during the accident and had to undergo surgery.
- The dentist examined the mandible to check for any signs of injury.
- The shape of the mandible can vary significantly between different animals.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to mandible, such as: beak, bill, bone, button, cheek, chops, dewlap.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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- mandible
- maxilla
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neb
- apathetic
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- foot
- having spring fever
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- laggard
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- mandible
- maw
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- projection
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- ultimate