Gape
Definition of Gape
Pronunciation: gäp; in Eng, commonly gāp; 277 | v. i. | 1. | To open the mouth wide | | 2. | Showing unselfconsciousness in surprise, astonishment, expectation, etc. | | 2. | To open or part widely; to exhibit a gap, fissure, or hiatus. | | 3. | Manifesting a desire to injure, devour, or overcome. | | 3. | To long, wait eagerly, or cry aloud for something; - with for, after, or at. | | n. | 1. | The act of gaping; a yawn. | | 2. | (Zool.) The width of the mouth when opened, as of birds, fishes, etc. |
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