1. plural of jawbone; the bones that form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth

1. third person singular present of jawbone; to try to persuade someone through persistent talking or pressure
Usage: informal

Examples

• The paleontologist carefully examined the fossilized jawbones.
• Both upper and lower jawbones were fractured in the accident.
• The dentist pointed to the X-ray showing healthy jawbones.
• She jawbones the committee members before every vote.
• The lobbyist jawbones politicians to support the bill.
• He always jawbones his friends into joining his schemes.