maw

[mɔː]

maw Definition

• 1. the jaws or throat of a voracious animal
• 2. the 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

• jaws
• gullet
• muzzle
• throat
• mandibles

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.

• maw of hell

  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.