Their mandibles were sharp and strong.

Meaning: The soldier ants had sharp and strong mouthparts that they used to bite and chew their enemies.

Choice of Words: Mandibles are the mouthparts of ants used for biting and chewing, and they were sharp and strong in this case, making them effective weapons.

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