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- [man-duh-buh l]
- /ˈmæn də bəl/
- /ˈmæn.dɪ.bəl/
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- [man-duh-buh l]
- /ˈmæn də bəl/
Definitions of mandible word
- noun mandible the bone of the lower jaw. 1
- noun mandible the lower part of the bill. mandibles, the upper and lower parts of the bill. 1
- noun mandible (in arthropods) one of the first pair of mouthpart appendages, typically a jawlike biting organ, but styliform or setiform in piercing and sucking species. 1
- noun mandible The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes. 1
- noun mandible jaw bone 1
- countable noun mandible A mandible is the bone in the lower jaw of a person or animal. 0
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Origin of mandible
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin mandibula jaw, equivalent to mandi- (combining form of Latin mandere to chew) + -bula noun suffix of means
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Parts of speech for Mandible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mandible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
mandible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mandible
noun mandible
- snout — the part of an animal's head projecting forward and containing the nose and jaws; muzzle.
- muzzle — the mouth, or end for discharge, of the barrel of a gun, pistol, etc.
- proboscis — the trunk of an elephant.
- projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- nozzle — a projecting spout, terminal discharging pipe, or the like, as of a hose or bellows.
Antonyms for mandible
noun mandible
- coin — A coin is a small piece of metal which is used as money.
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