/ geɪp; NAmE / verb [ v ]
1.
gape (at sb/sth) to stare at sb/sth with your mouth open because you are shocked or surprised
2.
gape (open) to be or become wide open :
a gaping hole / mouth / wound
He stood yawning, his pyjama jacket gaping open.
► gape noun
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old Norse gapa ; related to gap .