maw 
/ˈmɑ:/ noun
plural maws /ˈmɑ:/ noun [count] literary : the mouth, jaws, or throat of an animal
▪ the gaping maw of the tiger — often used figuratively ▪ the dark maw of the cave ▪ prisoners falling into the gaping maw of the criminal justice system
▪ the gaping maw of the tiger — often used figuratively ▪ the dark maw of the cave ▪ prisoners falling into the gaping maw of the criminal justice system
