gape: Meaning and Definition of
gape
Pronunciation: (gāp, gap), [key] — v., n. gaped, gap•ing,
—v.i. - to stare with open mouth, as in wonder.
- to open the mouth wide involuntarily, as the result of hunger, sleepiness, or absorbed attention.
- to open as a gap; split or become open wide.
—n. - a wide opening; gap; breach.
- an act or instance of gaping.
- a stare, as in astonishment or with the mouth wide open.
- a yawn.
- the width of the open mouth.
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