noun
- either of the two bones that form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth
verb
- to try to persuade someone by talking to them, especially in politics or business
Usage: informal
Examples
- The dentist examined her jawbone for signs of infection.
- He broke his jawbone in the accident and needed surgery.
- The fossil jawbone belonged to an ancient human ancestor.
- The president tried to jawbone Congress into passing the bill.
- The CEO jawboned the union leaders during negotiations.
- She jawboned her colleagues to support the new policy.