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gape

Dictionary definition · gape

noun

  1. an expression of openmouthed astonishment
  2. a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

verb

  1. look with amazement; look stupidly
  2. be wide open"the deep gaping canyon"

Similar words

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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).