strong-jawedbeast
nounUK /strɒŋ dʒɔːd biːst/
US /strɔːŋ dʒɔːd biːst/
A strong-jawedbeast is a big animal with a very strong mouth that can bite hard.
The strong-jawedbeast crunched the bones with its powerful teeth.
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2. A person who never gives up and holds on tightly to what they want.
That strong-jawedbeast of a negotiator refused to let the deal slip away.
3. A machine or tool with a very powerful gripping part.
The strong-jawedbeast of a crane lifted the crushed car with ease.
4. A stubborn problem that is hard to solve or get rid of.
The leaking pipe was a real strong-jawedbeast to fix.