Background for gapes

gapes

/ɡeɪps/

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noun

An act of gaping; a yawn.

Examples :

"The teacher sighed and counted the gapes during the long afternoon lecture. "

physiology body action

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noun

A large opening.

Examples :

"After the earthquake, large gapes appeared in the road, making it dangerous to drive. "

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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 worried that gapes was spreading through his flock, as several chicks were constantly stretching their necks and gasping for air. "

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noun

The width of an opening.

Examples :

"The mechanic carefully measured the gapes between the spark plugs. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The vet measured the kittenfish's gapes to check for deformities or injuries in its mouth. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The little boy gapes with astonishment as the magician pulls a rabbit from his hat. "

physiology body action sensation appearance

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verb

To stare in wonder.

Examples :

"The children gaped at the beautiful butterflies fluttering in the garden. "

sensation action human mind

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verb

To open wide; to display a gap.

Examples :

"The old wooden door gapes open, revealing a dusty, abandoned room. "

appearance action physiology body

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verb

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

Examples :

"After sniffing the air near the kitchen, the cat gapes, trying to identify the unfamiliar smell. "

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