Definition

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Example

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Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the new guidelines for our project?

Yeah, I think we should really jawbone everyone to follow them.

Exactly! It will make everything run so much smoother.

For sure! Let's make sure we all stick to the plan.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A bone that forms the structure of the jaw, particularly the lower part.

Example

The dentist examined the patient's jawbone for any signs of damage.

Conversation

Did you know that the jawbone is the strongest bone in the human face?

I had no idea! That's really interesting.

Yeah, and it's crucial for chewing food properly.

Definition

To try to persuade someone strongly, often to get them to agree or comply with something.

Example

The manager jawboned the team into working overtime to meet the deadline.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really think you should jawbone him into joining our team.

You think that would work?

Definitely! He just needs a little push from us.

Root Explanation

Jawbone → The word is formed from "jaw" (from Old English *ceafl*, meaning the lower part of the face) and "bone" (from Old English *ban*, meaning a hard structure that makes up the skeleton). The term "jawbone" refers to the bone structure that forms the jaw, specifically the lower jaw.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'lower part of the face' ('jaw') combined with the 'hard structure' ('bone') to remember that a jawbone is the bone that forms the jaw.

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