mandible Meaning & Definition
/æ/
What Does Mandible Mean?
Mandible is a noun that means The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes. It can also mean Either of the upper and lower segments of a bird's beak.
Mandible: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //æ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | jowl, jawbone and lower jaw |
| Plural | mandibles |
Mandible Definition (Noun)
- The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.
- Either of the upper and lower segments of a bird's beak.
- Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials. One of the anterior pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.
- One of the anterior pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.
Synonyms of Mandible
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Mandible in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
mandible (plural mandibles)
Words That Rhyme With Mandible
Origin of Mandible
From late Middle English, from Late Latin mandibula (“a jaw”), from mandō (“to chew, masticate”) + -bula (instrument noun suffix).
How to Pronounce Mandible
Mandible is pronounced //æ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mandible
What part of speech is mandible?
Mandible is a noun.
What is another word for mandible?
Words with a similar meaning to mandible include jowl, jawbone and lower jaw. See the full list of mandible synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mandible?
The plural of mandible is mandibles.