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long-jawed

long-jawed

7.9
Having a longer mouth or face than similar animals
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : de mandíbula larga
  • Paleontologists examined the long-jawed skull fossil to determine its feeding habits.

Examples

  • The long-jawed spider is easily identified by its pronounced mandibles.

  • Certain long-jawed fish species can capture prey others can't reach.

  • The long-jawed fish is known for its unique hunting technique.

  • Have you ever seen a long-jawed shark?

  • The long-jawed species of pike excels in catching fish that hide in tight spaces.

  • Many long-jawed insects are known for their specialized feeding mechanisms.

  • Researchers noted that the long-jawed lizard has evolved specific adaptations for hunting.

Synonyms

lantern-jawed
vslong-jawed
  • Archaic
1 8.9

A person with a long thin face and a jaw that sticks out

emphasizes relatively long jaws versus peers without focusing on thin, gaunt features

How Long

prognathous
  • Specialized
1 9.9
long-jawed
  • Specialized
7.9

Surface Forms

long-jawed positive

Morphology

long-jawed = long + jawed (transparent) = long + jaw + ed

Formed by compounding 'long' + 'jawed' (where 'jawed' = 'jaw' + '-ed'); the meaning 'having relatively long jaws' is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word long-jawed comes from the simple parts long and jaw, where long means 'having more length' and jaw means 'the bones of the mouth'. So a long-jawed animal has a 'long' mouth or snout that helps it catch or hold food.