lock-jaw
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lock|jaw — «LOK J», noun. 1. a form of tetanus in which the jaws become firmly closed. 2. = tetanus. (Cf. ↑tetanus) … Useful english dictionary
lock-jaw — n. See locked jaw … New dictionary of synonyms
LOCK-JAW — See TETANUS … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
lock·jaw — /ˈlɑːkˌʤɑː/ noun [noncount] informal : ↑tetanus … Useful english dictionary
lock-jaw — … Useful english dictionary
jaw — noun 1 bone that contains teeth ADJECTIVE ▪ bottom, lower ▪ top, upper ▪ firm, strong ▪ clenched … Collocations dictionary
Jaw — The bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone above the mouth just above the mouth (the maxilla). The word jaw came from the Anglo Saxon ceowan meaning to chew. * * * 1. One of the two bony structures, in which the teeth are set, forming… … Medical dictionary
lock — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 fastening device ADJECTIVE ▪ combination, cylinder, deadbolt (esp. AmE), mortise, Yale™ (BrE) ▪ The hotels replaced their mortise locks on guest rooms with magnetic card readers … Collocations dictionary
locked-jaw — n.; (also lock jaw) Trismus, tetanus (of the jaw) … New dictionary of synonyms
Miquelet Lock — A: Cock or hammer. B: Combination frizzen (steel) and powder pan cover. C: Bridle covering frizzen spring. D: Mainspring. E: Bridle supporting the cock. F: Heel of the cock. G: Poinçon or puzón. H: Full cock or primary sear. I: Half cock or… … Wikipedia
