mouth

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The opening in the face through which food is taken in and sounds are emitted.

• She opened her mouth to speak.
• He had a piece of food stuck in his mouth.
• The dentist asked me to open my mouth wide.
• Marine biologists discovered that the filter-feeding mechanism near the mouth of baleen whales allows them to consume several tons of krill daily.
• The ancient irrigation system diverted water from the mouth of the river to agricultural lands that supported thousands of inhabitants.
• Paleontologists examining fossilized remains can determine dietary habits by analyzing wear patterns around the mouth and jaw structures.

Eş anlamlılar: oral cavity, maw, trap, gob, piehole

Bir yerin veya kabın açıklığı veya girişi

The opening or entrance of something, such as a cave, river, or bottle.

• We camped near the mouth of the cave.
• The mouth of the river opens into the sea.
• He poured water from the mouth of the jug.

Eş anlamlılar: opening, entrance, aperture, orifice

Samimiyetsizce bir şey söylemek veya dudakları sessizce hareket ettirmek

To say something insincerely or without proper consideration; to form words silently with the lips.

• He just mouthed the words without really meaning them.
• She mouthed 'help me' across the room.
• Don't just mouth platitudes—say what you really think.

Eş anlamlılar: lip-sync, mumble, parrot