giant-jawed animal
nounUK /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt dʒɔːd ˈæn.ɪ.məl/
US /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt dʒɔːd ˈæn.ə.məl/
An animal with a very big mouth for biting.
The giant-jawed animal opened its huge mouth wide.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dinosaur or prehistoric creature known for its enormous jaws.
Fossils of a giant-jawed animal were found in the desert.
3. A scary monster in stories with a very large mouth.
The giant-jawed animal in the tale roared at the hero.
4. Any animal that uses its powerful jaws to catch food.
The crocodile is a giant-jawed animal that snaps at fish.