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Definition of maw
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Examples of maw in a Sentence
the gaping maw of the tiger
Recent Examples of maw from the Web
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These new coin mining cards are just more food for that hungry maw.
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The critter opens wide, and Womer shoves his head toward the gaping maw.
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The Royals will send rookie right-hander Jake Junis into the maw on Tuesday night.
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All of them, no doubt, are hoping for some productive time away from Washington and the hungry maw of Congress, the press, and late-night TV.
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Many shop owners at first hesitated to speak with the league’s investigators, but eventually opened up and displayed their priciest fish maws.
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Chinese culture has believed for centuries that the organ — known locally as gold coin fish maw — has lifesaving properties.
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This weekend, it's been a popular refuge for the Coachellans who want to stay in one place and avoid the maw at the main stages.
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In the gaping maw of the 5,000-seat Theater at Madison Square Garden, this big top feels little — and a little indistinct.
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Origin and Etymology of maw
Middle English, from Old English maga; akin to Old High German mago stomach, Lithuanian makas purse
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: the mouth, jaws, or throat of an animal
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