Definition of Gape

1. Noun. An expression of openmouthed astonishment.

Generic synonyms: Facial Expression, Facial Gesture
Specialized synonyms: Rictus

2. Verb. Look with amazement; look stupidly.
Exact synonyms: Gawk, Gawp, Goggle
Generic synonyms: Look

3. Noun. A stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open).
Generic synonyms: Stare

4. Verb. Be wide open. "The deep gaping canyon"
Exact synonyms: Yaw, Yawn
Generic synonyms: Be

Definition of Gape

1. v. i. To open the mouth wide

2. n. The act of gaping; a yawn.

Definition of Gape

1. Verb. (intransitive) To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To stare in wonder. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) To open wide; to display a gap. ¹

4. Noun. (uncommon) An act of gaping; a yawn. ¹

5. Noun. A large opening. ¹

6. Noun. A disease in poultry caused by gapeworm in the windpipe, a symptom of which is frequent gaping. ¹

7. Noun. (zoology) The width of the mouth (of a bird, fish, etc.) when it is open. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gape

1. to stare with open mouth [v GAPED, GAPING, GAPES]

Medical Definition of Gape

1. 1. The act of gaping; a yawn. 2. The width of the mouth when opened, as of birds, fishes, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gape

gaotaiite
gap-43 protein
gap-toothed
gap-year
gap 1
gap 2
gap arthroplasty
gap gene
gap junction
gap junctions
gap mutant
gap phenomenon
gap year
gap years
gape (current term)
gaped
gaper
gapers
gapers' block
gapers' blocks
gapers block
gapes
gapeseed
gapeseeds
gapesing
gapeworm
gapeworms
gapier
gapiest

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