chops

chops
a) The mouth, jaws or jowl.

Although the bass player had no experience playing in New Orleans, the crowds enthusiastic response make it clear that he had the chops to make it in the very particular Crescent City jazz scene.

b) A wind instrument players embouchure.

Although he did not know all of the ins and outs of the newsroom, he had the writing chops to become a regular contributor.


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