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Meaning of
mandible
in English
mandible
us
//ˈmændeɪbəl//
uk
//ˈmændɪbəl//
#uncommon
Plural
mandibles
Definitions
Noun
lower
jawbone
in
mammals
and
fish
;
a
jaw
The
mandible
is
a
vital
part
of
the
human
skull
.
lower
jawbone
;
bone
supporting
the
jaw
The
doctor
examined
the
mandible
to
check
for
any
fractures
.
arthropod
mouthpart
for
holding
food
The
insect's
mandible
was
used
to
grasp
and
tear
its
prey
.