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"Gape" Definition

noun

A disease of birds, especially young domesticated chickens and turkeys, caused by gapeworms and resulting in obstructed breathing.
A fit of yawning.
A large opening.
The act or an instance of gaping.
Zoology The width of the space between the open jaws or mandibles of a vertebrate.

verb-intransitive

To open the mouth wide; yawn.
To open wide: The curtains gaped when the wind blew.
To stare wonderingly or stupidly, often with the mouth open. See Synonyms at gaze.

verb

To open the mouth wide.
To open or part widely .
To gaze stupidly or in openmouthed surprise or wonder.

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