maw

[mɔː]

maw Definition

  • 1the jaws or throat of a voracious animal
  • 2the mouth or gullet of a greedy person

Using maw: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "maw" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The crocodile's maw was wide open.

  • Example

    The wolf devoured the rabbit with its maw.

  • Example

    He stuffed his maw with food.

  • Example

    The greedy businessman's maw was never satisfied.

maw Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for maw

Phrases with maw

  • gape one's maw

    open one's mouth wide, especially to yawn or eat

    Example

    He gaped his maw wide open to take a bite of the burger.

  • maw and paw

    a humorous way of referring to one's parents

    Example

    Maw and Paw are coming over for dinner tonight.

  • a metaphorical reference to the entrance to hell

    Example

    The demons dragged him down into the maw of hell.

Origins of maw

from Old English 'magu', meaning 'stomach'

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Summary: maw in Brief

The term 'maw' [mɔː] refers to the jaws or throat of a voracious animal, or the mouth or gullet of a greedy person. It is used in phrases like 'gape one's maw,' meaning to open one's mouth wide, and 'maw and paw,' a humorous way of referring to one's parents.