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to gape
01
to stare with one's mouth open in amazement or wonder
Intransitive: to gape | to gape at sth
Example
Right now, I am gaping at the impressive acrobatics of the circus performers.
She gapes in amazement when witnessing magic tricks.
She gaped when the surprise was revealed at the party.
02
(of an opening or gap) to be or become open
Intransitive
Example
The old bridge had started to deteriorate, causing its wooden planks to gape.
The rockslide caused the mountain 's side to gape, exposing layers of earth and stone.
The child 's backpack had a large tear, causing it to gape open.
Gape
01
a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
02
an expression of openmouthed astonishment
