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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • A trademark for a hydraulic tool consisting of a pincerlike metal device that is inserted into the body of a severely damaged vehicle and opened to provide access to people trapped inside.

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  • noun hydraulic tool inserted into a wrecked vehicle and used to pry the wreckage apart in order to provide access to people trapped inside

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Examples

  • Jenny and the Jaws of Life is a dark-funny collection of shorts.

    Honeymoon Hiatus, Pocket Reviews, and a Romantic Question Book Nerd 2007

  • The association has helped buy the department equipment such as Jaws of Life and a thermal imaging camera, she said.

    battlecreekenquirer.com - 2009

  • The day's events included a magic show and a visit from a fire truck and engine from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, giving kids a close-up look at giant axes and the Jaws of Life.

    Annual grandchildren's sleepover brings Bethesda senior community to life Tara Bahrampour 2010

  • A passenger in the other vehicle had to be freed with the Jaws of Life and was taken to Brigham & Women's Hospital with serious injuries that are not considered life threatening, Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald said.

    Brady Unhurt After Car Crash 2010

  • I joined Wanda at the tractor-trailer, where a Florida Highway Patrol trooper used the Jaws of Life to work the door open.

    Arthur Rosenfeld: Quiet Teacher: Part Four 2009

  • No one wants to see to actual blood or GORE, but who doesn't glance through a wince hoping to catch the Jaws of Life at work?

    Will Durst: Kvetching and Convening 2009

  • GB: David Sedaris famously got your amazing collection, Jenny and the Jaws of Life, brought back into print.

    May 2008 2008

  • This began when I discovered her short story collection, Jenny and the Jaws of Life, which was brought back into print through the generous good taste of David Sedaris; it's one of the most perfect collections I've ever encountered.

    May 2008 2008

  • GB: David Sedaris famously got your amazing collection, Jenny and the Jaws of Life, brought back into print.

    SBBT Stop: Jincy Willett 2008

  • And why does it take the Jaws of Life to get a cheap plastic toy out of its cardboard box when you can just daintily pluck out those diamond earrings from Kay Jewelers from their tiny black velvet box (don't you love all the diamond ads this time of year?)?

    Lisa Goldstein: Opening Presents, and Other Feats of Strength 2008

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