gaping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb look with amazement; look stupidly
   goggle; gape; gawk; gawp.
   
2. verb be wide open
   yawn; yaw; gape.
   
   • the deep gaping canyon
3. verb make an opening or gap in
   breach; gap.
   
4. adjective satellite with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
   agape.
   
   • the gaping audience
   • we stood there agape with wonder
   • with mouth agape

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