Jaw

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003109",
  "term": "Jaw",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The forked or U-shaped fitting at the end of a boom, gaff, or yard that fits around a mast, allowing the spar to pivot. The inner surfaces of the jaw are lined with leather or other material to reduce friction and wear against the mast as the spar swings. A parrel, a rope or wire with beads, is passed across the open end of the jaw to hold it securely against the mast.",
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "see_also": [
    "chin"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Jaw",
    "es": "mandíbula",
    "fr": "mâchoire"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/jaw/"
}