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gape

/ˈɡeɪp/

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noun

An act of gaping; a yawn.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, his tired gape was a clear sign he needed to rest. "

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noun

A large opening.

Examples :

"The gaping hole in the classroom wall needed to be repaired immediately. "

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noun

A disease in poultry caused by gapeworm in the windpipe, a symptom of which is frequent gaping.

Examples :

"The farmer noticed signs of gape in his chickens: they were stretching their necks and gasping for air. "

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noun

The width of an opening.

Examples :

"The gape of the doorway was wide enough for the large box to pass through. "

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noun

The maximum opening of the mouth (of a bird, fish, etc.) when it is open.

Examples :

"The researcher measured the fish's gape to see if it could swallow larger prey. "

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verb

To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise.

Examples :

"The student began to gape widely as the teacher explained the complex math problem. "

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verb

To stare in wonder.

Examples :

"The children gaped at the colourful butterflies in the garden. "

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verb

To open wide; to display a gap.

Examples :

"The child gaped at the colorful balloons, amazed by their bright colors. "

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Of a cat: to open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

Examples :

"The cat gaped as it sniffed the unfamiliar scent, preparing to investigate. "

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