Also means
pine tree
Usage Note
Kiefer is the jaw when masculine, der Kiefer, but a pine tree when feminine, die Kiefer; gender alone tells them apart. The upper and lower jaws are Oberkiefer and Unterkiefer.
Examples
"Vor Schreck klappte ihm der Kiefer herunter."
Natural Translation
His jaw dropped in shock.
Literal Translation
From fright folded him the jaw down.
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