žoklis

Etymology
The origin of this word is not clear. Some connect it with, from , from , ; others compare it with (cf. the archaic term ). The latter comparison is more likely to be true.

Noun

 * 1)  jaw facial bone which supports the teeth; area of the face where this bone is located
 * 2)  jaw the corresponding structure in other animals
 * 3)  jaw-like component in a machine, tool, etc., for catching, holding or compressing something
 * 1)  jaw the corresponding structure in other animals
 * 2)  jaw-like component in a machine, tool, etc., for catching, holding or compressing something
 * 1)  jaw the corresponding structure in other animals
 * 2)  jaw-like component in a machine, tool, etc., for catching, holding or compressing something
 * 1)  jaw the corresponding structure in other animals
 * 2)  jaw-like component in a machine, tool, etc., for catching, holding or compressing something
 * 1)  jaw-like component in a machine, tool, etc., for catching, holding or compressing something