Difference between Maxillary and Jaw

What is the difference between Maxillary and Jaw?

Maxillary as a noun is the jawbone while Jaw as a noun is one of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

Maxillary

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The jawbone

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or relating to the jaw or jawbone

Jaw

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To assail or abuse by scolding.To scold; to clamor.To talk; to converse.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.The bone itself with the teeth and covering.Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance; as, 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; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard.One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.Impudent or abusive talk.Axle guard.

Example sentence: My fans go crazy over jaw clenches. They also love hand veins... they're infatuated with hands in general.

We hope you now know whether to use Maxillary or Jaw in your sentence.

Also read

Popular Articles