굶주린 동물의 입이나 목구멍 또는 식도
The mouth, jaws, or throat of a hungry or predatory animal.
예문:
"The dragon opened its massive maw to release a torrent of fire."
"The shark's gaping maw was filled with rows of serrated teeth."
들어오는 모든 것을 집어삼키거나 소비해 버리는 거대한 구렁텅이
Something that resembles a huge mouth and consumes or devours everything that enters it.
예문:
"The small village was eventually swallowed by the hungry maw of the expanding city."
"He felt as if he were being pulled into the dark maw of history."
동물의 위장 또는 새의 모이주머니
The stomach of an animal, or the crop of a bird where food is stored.
예문:
"The owl's maw was full of small bones from its recent prey."
"In some cultures, the maw of a calf is used to produce rennet for cheesemaking."
탐욕스러운 사람의 입이나 목구멍을 비유적으로 이르는 말
The mouth or gullet of a greedy person.
예문:
"Stop stuffing cake down your maw and listen to me!"
"He sat there with his maw wide open in disbelief."