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Noun: gape  geyp
  1. An expression of openmouthed astonishment
     
  2. A stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
Verb: gape  geyp
  1. Look with amazement; look stupidly
    "he was gaping at me, close to panic";
    - goggle, gawp [Brit, informal], gawk
     
  2. Be wide open
    "the deep gaping canyon";
    - yawn, yaw

Derived forms: gaping, gaped, gapes

Type of: be, facial expression, facial gesture, look, stare

Encyclopedia: Gape, Thomas