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Definition of Gaping

Gaping
Gape Gape (?; in Eng, commonly ?; 277), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gaped (? or ?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gaping] [OE. gapen, AS. geapan to open; akin to D. gapen to gape, G. gaffen, Icel. & Sw. gapa, Dan. gabe; cf. Skr. jabh to snap at, open the mouth. Cf. Gaby, Gap.] 1. To open the mouth wide; as: (a) Expressing a desire for food; as, young birds gape. --Dryden. (b) Indicating sleepiness or indifference; to yawn. She stretches, gapes, unglues her eyes, And asks if it be time to rise. --Swift. (c) Showing self-forgetfulness in surprise, astonishment, expectation, etc. With gaping wonderment had stared aghast. --Byron. (d) Manifesting a desire to injure, devour, or overcome. They have gaped upon me with their mouth. --Job xvi. 10. 2. To pen or part widely; to exhibit a gap, fissure, or hiatus. May that ground gape and swallow me alive! --Shak. 3. To long, wait eagerly, or cry aloud for something; -- with for, after, or at. The hungry grave for her due tribute gapes. --Denham. Syn: To gaze; stare; yawn. See Gaze.

Meaning of Gaping from wikipedia

- abeance meaning "gaping" Gaping Gill, a natural cave in North Yorkshire, England Gape, in bird anatomy, the interior of the open mouth Gaper Day, a local...
-   The gaper's gaping tongue could represent the intake of medicine and grimace represents the bitter taste of the medicine. The gaper takes on various...
- Gaping Gill (also known as Gaping Ghyll) is a natural cave in North Yorkshire, England. It is one of the unmistakable landmarks on the southern slopes...
- imagery, and members of the public in embarr****ing situations. In 2000, The Gaping Maw – an editorial/commentary archive – was founded. Most of the articles...
- also use gaping as part of a courtship display, or to otherwise communicate with each other. Some animals have evolved features which make gaping behavior...
- Gaper Day is a mountain tradition that takes place in ski resorts across North America. It is the day when locals can dress in the most ridiculous outfits...
- Dominic Edward Gape (born 9 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Northampton Town. Born in Burton...
- have well-developed digastric muscles that aid in foraging by prying or gaping actions. In most birds, these muscles are relatively small as compared to...
- Gape Mohutsiwa (born 20 March 1997) is a Motswana footballer who currently[when?] plays for ASO Chlef. ASO Chlef Algerian Cup: 2022–23 Gape Mohutsiwa...
- EP (all except the c****ette) feature the hidden seventh song titled "The Gaping Lotus Experience". On CD versions, the song is hidden at the end of the...