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jawbone

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔːbəʊn/

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Definition of jawbone

noun

  • a bone of the jaw, especially that of the lower jaw (the mandible), or either half of this.

verb

[with object] North American informal
  • use one’s position or authority to pressure (someone) to do something:the Treasury could jawbone the banks into lending more to small businesses

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Definition of jawbone in the US English dictionary