gape

²gape

noun

Definition of GAPE

1

: an act of gaping: a : yawn b : an openmouthed stare

2

: an unfilled space or extent

3

a : the median margin-to-margin length of the open mouth b : the line along which the mandibles of a bird close c : the width of an opening

4

plural but sing in constr a : a disease of birds and especially young birds in which gapeworms invade and irritate the trachea b : a fit of yawning

Examples of GAPE

1. <I told him to stop staring, that his rather stupid gape was annoying.>

First Known Use of GAPE

1535

Related to GAPE

Synonyms: aspect [archaic], eye, gaze, regard, scrutiny, stare

Related Words: glare, glower; contemplation, fixation; attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch; examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey

Near Antonyms: blink [chiefly Scottish], flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime [chiefly Scottish & Irish]; oeillade, ogle; browse, scan

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Rhymes with GAPE

ape, cape, chape, crape, crepe, drape, grape, jape, nape, rape, scape, scrape, shape, tape