kaak

Definitions of kaak
  1. noun
    the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
    synonyms: kakement, onderkaak, wangkwab
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    type of:
    kakement
    the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
  2. noun
    the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
    synonyms: kakement
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    types:
    kakement, onderkaak, wangkwab
    the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
    bovenkaak
    the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
    type of:
    been, beenweefsel, bot, botje, knekel, knok, knook, schonk
    rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
  3. noun
    respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
    synonyms: kieuw
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    type of:
    ademhalingsorgaan
    any organ involved in the process of respiration
  4. noun
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
    synonyms: schandpaal
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