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Jowl

The cheek; the jaw.

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Articulator 76% connected

One who, or that which, articulates; as: (a) One who enunciates distinctly. (b) One who prepares and mounts skeletons. (c) An instrument to cure stam…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Feature 76% connected

The make, form, or outward appearance of a person; the whole turn or style of the body; esp., good appearance.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Jaw 76% connected

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lineament 76% connected

One of the outlines, exterior features, or distinctive marks, of a body or figure, particularly of the face; feature; form; mark; -- usually in the p…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Face 70% connected

The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

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Jawbone 92% connected

The bone of either jaw; a maxilla or a mandible.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mandible 92% connected

The bone, or principal bone, of the lower jaw; the inferior maxilla; -- also applied to either the upper or the lower jaw in the beak of birds.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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