nounπShareAn act of gaping; a yawn."After a long day at work, his tired gape was a clear sign he needed to rest. "bodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large opening."The gaping hole in the classroom wall needed to be repaired immediately. "gapappearancespaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA disease in poultry caused by gapeworm in the windpipe, a symptom of which is frequent gaping."The farmer noticed signs of gape in his chickens: they were stretching their necks and gasping for air. "diseaseanimalbirdagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe width of an opening."The gape of the doorway was wide enough for the large box to pass through. "gapareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe maximum opening of the mouth (of a bird, fish, etc.) when it is open."The researcher measured the fish's gape to see if it could swallow larger prey. "anatomyanimalbirdfishbiologyorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise."The student began to gape widely as the teacher explained the complex math problem. "physiologybodyappearancesensationactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stare in wonder."The children gaped at the colourful butterflies in the garden. "sensationmindactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo open wide; to display a gap."The child gaped at the colorful balloons, amazed by their bright colors. "appearanceactionbodygapChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a cat: to open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals."The cat gaped as it sniffed the unfamiliar scent, preparing to investigate. "animalphysiologybiologyanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
