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Jawless

Definition:

Adjective: Lacking jaws or having no jaws.

Adjective: Not having the characteristic of a jaw, typically referring to animals.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Referring to organisms, especially fish, that lack true jaws and possess a simple mouth opening.

(Example: Lampreys and hagfish are two species of jawless fish.)

Sense 2:

Characterized by not possessing a firmly structured or prominent jawbone.

(Example: The jawless masks used in theatre are lightweight and allow for seamless movement.)

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