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maw

The word “maw” has 1 syllable: maw

It's pronounced as /mɔː/

What is synonym and antonym for maw?

In the thesaurus, “maw” has 16 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for maw along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for maw

Antonyms for maw

Meanings of maw

  • noun
    1. The stomach, especially of an animal.
    2. The upper digestive tract (where food enters the body), especially the mouth and jaws of a fearsome and ravenous creature.
    3. Any large, insatiable or perilous opening.
    4. Appetite; inclination.
    5. Mother.
    6. A gull.

Example Sentences

  • The lion opened its maw wide as it roared loudly.
  • The cave looked like a dark maw ready to swallow anything.
  • The shark’s maw was filled with rows of sharp teeth.
  • He stared into the fiery maw of the volcano.
  • The monster revealed its terrifying maw in the shadows.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maw, such as: barrier, blockage, cakehole, chops, closure, closure point, covering.

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