MOUTHS
/maʊðz/
11
Scrabble
12
WWF
M(3) O(1) U(1) T(1) H(4) S(1)
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Definition
/maʊðz/
noun
- The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.“"Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor.”
- The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.“The mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.”
- An outlet, aperture or orifice.“The mouth of a cave”
- A loud or overly talkative person.“My kid sister is a real mouth; she never shuts up.”
- (saddlery) The crosspiece of a bridle bit, which enters the mouth of an animal.
verb
- To speak; to utter.“He mouthed his opinions on the subject at the meeting.”
- To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.“The prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them.”
- To utter with a voice that is overly loud or swelling.
- To pick up or handle with the lips or mouth, but not chew or swallow.“The fish mouthed the lure, but didn't bite.”
- To take into the mouth; to seize or grind with the mouth or teeth; to chew; to devour.
Source: Wiktionary
