单词 | gape |
释义 | gape v. & n. --vintr.   1. a open one's mouth wide, esp. in amazement or wonder. b be or become wide open.   2. (foll. by at) gaze curiously or wondrously.   3. split; part asunder.   4. yawn. --n   1. an open-mouthed stare.   2. a yawn.   3. (in pl.; prec. by the) a a disease of birds with gaping as a symptom, caused by infestation with gapeworm. b joc. a fit of yawning.   4. a an expanse of open mouth or beak. b the part of a beak that opens.   5. a rent or opening. Derivatives gapingly adv. Etymology: ME f. ON gapa |
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