| alimentary canal |
the tube in the body through which food travels as it is digested. The alimentary canal goes from the mouth to the anus, and includes the esophagus, the stomach, and the small and large intestines. |
| beak |
the hard, curved mouth parts of a bird; bill. |
| belch |
to release gas from the stomach through the mouth in a noisy burst; burp. [1/3 definitions] |
| bill2 |
the hard outer part of a bird's mouth that sticks out from its face. A bill is made up of a lower part and an upper part; beak. |
| bit1 |
the metal part of a bridle that is placed in the mouth of a horse and used to control it. [1/2 definitions] |
| blow2 |
to force air out of the mouth. [1/7 definitions] |
| bob2 |
to try to take hold of floating or hanging objects with the mouth as part of a game. [1/4 definitions] |
| burp |
(informal) the act of letting gas out from the mouth in a loud manner; belch. [3 definitions] |
| catfish |
a fish with no scales and a large head, found mostly in fresh water. Catfish have long feelers around the mouth that look like a cat's whiskers. |
| chin |
the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck; the center of the lower jaw. [1/2 definitions] |
| consonant |
a sound in a language made by stopping or restricting the flow of air through the mouth using speech organs such as the tongue, teeth, or lips. The sounds represented by the letters "d," "k," "b," "s," and "m" are examples of consonants in English. [1/2 definitions] |
| cotton candy |
a candy made of soft, tiny bits of melted sugar spun around a stick or paper cone. Cotton candy looks like a mass of cotton but melts very quickly in one's mouth. Cotton candy is often sold at outdoor events such as fairs or festivals, or at amusement parks. |
| CPR |
a method of reviving heart attack victims by breathing into the mouth and applying strong, rhythmic pressure to the chest. "CPR" is an abbreviation of "cardiopulmonary resuscitation." |
| crater |
a hollow area shaped like the inside of a bowl. The mouth of a volcano is a crater, and the moon has many craters on its surface. |
| crop |
a pouch in the digestive system of a bird, between its mouth and stomach. The crop stores food and prepares it for digestion. [1/7 definitions] |
| delta |
a triangle of sand and soil deposited at the mouth of some large rivers. [1/2 definitions] |
| dentist |
a doctor who takes care of the teeth and mouth. |
| digestive system |
the parts of the body that work together to break down food so that it can be used by the body as energy. The human digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. |
| drink |
to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow. [1/6 definitions] |
| drool |
to let saliva run from the mouth. |
| eat |
to put into the mouth, chew, and swallow. [1/5 definitions] |