lantern jaw
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Definition
Noun: A long, thin, and often protruding lower jaw or chin, creating a facial shape reminiscent of the sides of a lantern. This term typically describes a facial feature perceived as gaunt or angular.
Usage
The term "lantern jaw" is used to describe a specific, pronounced physical characteristic of a person's face. It is a countable noun. * He was easily recognizable by his prominent lantern jaw. * The old portrait showed a man with a stern expression and a lantern jaw.
Advanced Usage
The term can be used metaphorically or in descriptive writing to evoke a certain character type, often associated with determination, severity, or a rugged appearance. * The detective in the novel was described as having a lantern jaw clenched in resolve.
Variants and Related Words
- Lantern-jawed (adjective): Having a lantern jaw.
- The lantern-jawed actor was often cast in roles as a tough cowboy.
Synonyms
- Protruding jaw
- Prominent chin
- Angular jaw
Noun
- a long thin lower jaw