Mouth
(
noun
,
verb
)
(As a noun)
Mouth ( noun )
- The opening in the face through which an animal or human takes in food and air.
- The point where a river or other body of water enters the sea.
- The point where a cave or mine opens to the surface.
Origin:
Old english mūð, of germanic origin; related to dutch mond and german mund.
Examples:
- He had a sore mouth.
- She opened her mouth to speak.
- He fed the fish with his mouth.
- The mouth of the cave was dark and damp.
- The mouth of the river opens into the sea.
(As a verb)
Mouth ( verb )
- The opening in the face through which an animal or human takes in food and air.
- The point where a river or other body of water enters the sea.
- The point where a cave or mine opens to the surface.
Origin:
Old english mūð, of germanic origin; related to dutch mond and german mund.
Examples:
- He had a sore mouth.
- She opened her mouth to speak.
- He fed the fish with his mouth.
- The mouth of the cave was dark and damp.
- The mouth of the river opens into the sea.