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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Noun | 1. | gape - an expression of open-mouthed astonishment |
2. | gape - a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open) | |
Verb | 1. | gape - look with amazement; look stupidly |
2. | gape - be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon" |