jaws

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These included flexible jaws and, in some lizards and snakes, venom.

From Science Daily

Once it closed in, it used slender jaws filled with sharp, recurved teeth to secure its target and prevent escape.

From Science Daily

Yu's time, met with huge cheers and gaping jaws from shocked spectators in Shenzhen, was the ninth fastest of all time.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, the Galapagos shark that had Hoyos in its jaws continues its natural life in the depths, and he hopes to see it again.

From BBC

The jaws of a bear are also capable of crushing bones and a single swipe with their paws can cause serious damage and even kill.

From Barron's