Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The mouth. Also
jawing-tackle .
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Examples
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Some o 'you fellers better stow your jaw-tackle if Cap'n Am'zon does heave to here.
Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper James A. Cooper
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"His jaw-tackle has come adrift," said the seaman.
The Refugees Arthur Conan Doyle 1894
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Then he added that he did not care about talking much at any time, as he was a mighty poor hand at the jaw-tackle.
The Call Of The South 1908 Louis Becke 1884
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One phrase was something like this: 'Yes, my fellow-toilers' -- he looked like he had never worked a muscle in his life except his jaw-tackle, -- 'the time has come.
The Bread-winners A Social Study John Hay 1870
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"Belay your jaw-tackle, master," growled out one of the pirates who had advanced into the cabin.
The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa William Henry Giles Kingston 1847
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However, young gentlemen, I must put a stopper on my jaw-tackle just now.
Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days William Henry Giles Kingston 1847
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"I'll tell you what, whoever you are, a man may shoot with a long bow, or a man may shoot with a short bow; but for my part I say a man has a right to use the weapon which suits him best; and so, Mr Bow-wo-wo, just bowse taut that jaw-tackle of yours, and don't let's hear any more of your pertinent remarks, I'll thank ye, my bo."
Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days William Henry Giles Kingston 1847
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` Haul in the slack of your jaw-tackle, and belay all that, 'and then he goes for to say what each party must do, and he won't hear a word more from either of them.
Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days William Henry Giles Kingston 1847
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"Bring that chest in and take a reef in your jaw-tackle.
Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper James A. Cooper
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If you don't mind my lighting a pipe, for I allers, sir, can tell a yarn better when I'm smoking, I'll just haul my jaw-tackle aboard and give you a full account of the whole adventure. "
bilby commented on the word jaw-tackle
Belay your jaw-tackle, bilby!
September 1, 2022