gape

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Pronunciation
/ˈɡeɪp/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of gaping; a yawn.

2 Definition

A large opening.

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

The width of an opening.

5 Definition

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

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

To stare in wonder.

3 Definition

To open wide; to display a gap.

4 Definition

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