mouth

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Noun

mouthSingular
mouthsPlural
1

The opening in the face through which food is taken in and sounds are emitted; the body part containing the lips, teeth, and tongue.

She opened her mouth to speak.

2

The opening or entrance to a cave, tunnel, harbor, or other hollow place.

We stood at the mouth of the cave.

3

The place where a river flows into a larger body of water.

The town is located at the mouth of the river.

Verb

1

To form words with the lips without making sounds or speaking quietly.

She mouthed the words 'I love you' across the room.

2

To speak insincerely or without conviction; to say something one does not believe.

He was just mouthing the words without really meaning them.