Body Related English Words (5)

Iris: 

(a) coloured part of the eye 

(b) tall yellow or purple flower

Jaw: 

(a) one of the 2 bony structures where the teeth are fixed 

(b) talk (to) for a long time (c) jaws – animal's mouth; two parts of a tool, etc., that hold thing tightly 

Joint: 

(a) place where bones (things) join 

(b) public place for drinking, etc. (c) cigarette containing cannabis (d) shared

Knee: 

(a) middle joint of the leg 

(b) part of a pair of pants, etc., that covers the knee (c) bring someone to his knees – defeat someone completely (d) hit with the knee 

Knuckle: 

(a) finger joint 

(b) knuckle down – start working hard (c) knuckle under – be forced to accept the orders of someone more powerful

Leg: 

(a) limb that includes the foot, used for walking 

(b) part of a garment that covers this (c) support of a table, etc. (d) single stage of a journey (e) not have a leg to stand on – have no good reason or excuse (f) on one's / its last legs – very tired; nearly worn out; nearly dead (g) pull someone's leg – make fun of a person in a playful way 

Limb: 

(a) leg, arm 

(b) branch of a tree (c) out on a limb – alone without support (d) tear limb from limb – tear (a person) apart 

Lip: 

(a) edge of the mouth 

(b) edge of a cup, etc. (c) lick / smack one's lips – think of or remember something (especially food) with enjoyment (d) stiff upper lip – ability to accept bad luck or unpleasant events without appearing upset

Mole: 

(a) small, dark brown mark on the skin 

(b) small furry animal that lives underground (c) person secretly working against the government or some other organization of which they are a member 

Mouth: 

(a) opening in the face for eating and speaking 

(b) opening, entrance (c) down in the mouth – not cheerful (d) keep one's mouth shut – keep silent (e) say by moving the lips soundlessly (f) repeat without understanding or sincerity  
Muscle: 

(a) (one of) the pieces of elastic material in the body which can tighten to produce movement (b) strength (c) not move a muscle – stay very still (d) muscle in – force one's way into especially a group activity, so as to gain a share in what is produced

Nail: 

(a) hard flat piece at the end of each finger and toe 

(b) thin pointed piece of metal for hammering into a piece of wood (b) hard as nails – without any tender feelings (c) hit the nail on the head – do or say exactly the right thing (d) fasten with a nail (e) catch; trap (f) nail down – force to tell plans or wishes clearly 

Neck: 

(a) part of the body joining the head to the shoulders 

(b) part of a garment that goes around this (c) narrow part sticking out from a broader part (d) neck and neck – doing equally well in a competition (e) neck of the woods – area or part of the country (f) up to one's neck (in) – deeply concerned (with or by) (g) kiss and cuddle 

Nerve: 

(a) threadlike part in the body that carries feelings and messages to and from the brain 

(b) courage (c) disrespectful rudeness (d) give courage to (someone especially oneself) (e) nerves – great nervousness (f) get on someone's nerves – make someone annoyed or bad-tempered 

Nose: 

(a) the part of the face above the mouth that is used for breathing and smelling 

(b) (pointed) front end (c) ability to find out (d) too great an interest in things which do not concern one (e) keep one's nose clean – keep out of trouble (f) pay through the nose (for) – pay a great deal too much money (for) (g) put someone's nose out of joint – make someone jealous by taking their place as the centre of attention (h) turn one's nose up at – consider (something) not good enough to enjoy (i) under someone's (very) nose – quite openly in front of someone (j) move ahead slowly and carefully (k) try to find out about things that do not concern you

Posted by Jade Dame

[To be continued]