Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maw
noun
/mɔː/
Definition
The jaws or throat of a voracious animal; often used to describe a gaping mouth.
Examples
- The wolf opened its maw, ready to devour its prey.
- He felt as if he were staring into the maw of despair.
- The creature’s maw was large enough to swallow a cow whole.
Meaning
Refers to the interior part of an animal’s mouth or stomach, especially when it suggests greed or hunger.
Synonyms
- jaw
- mouth
- throat
- gullet
