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Maw

usgb/mɔː/Volume
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Used to describe the eating part or entrance of something big and often frightening. SlideThe spelunkers entered the maw of the cave with trepidation.
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Creates a strong visual of a mouth or entrance, so it's often used in storytelling or descriptive writing. SlideThe maw of the monster seemed as deep and dark as the ocean.
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Although 'maw' can mean mouth, it's not commonly used for humans, more for animals and figurative uses. SlideThe puppy greedily lapped up the milk, its maw dripping with drops.
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