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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
Examples
Right now, I am gaping at the impressive acrobatics of the circus performers.
She gapes in amazement when witnessing magic tricks.
02
(of an opening or gap) to be or become open
Intransitive
Examples
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.
Gape
01
a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
02
an expression of openmouthed astonishment
