Mandibles
//ˈmæn.dɪ.b(ə)lz//
"Mandibles" in a Sentence (2 examples)
The Yautja possess mandibles on their faces and have large, humanoid bodies.
Like all other grasshoppers, they have strong mandibles for chewing. They are often seen in great numbers in the foliage of desert plants like mesquites and acacias, where they devour enormous amounts of leaves.
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