mandible /ˈmeə̯n.dɪb.əl/ noun4 •The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes. •Either of the upper and lower segments of a bird's beak. •Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials. •One of the anterior pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food. formsmandibles