gaping
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Adj — Wide open, especially describing a large hole, wound, or crack.
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Etymology
From Middle English gaping, gapynge, variants of Middle English gapand, gapande, equivalent to gape + -ing.
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What does “gaping” mean?
The word “gaping” means wide open, especially describing a large hole, wound, or crack. In plain terms, describes something opened up very wide, like a big hole or wound.
How do you pronounce “gaping”?
“Gaping” is pronounced GAY-pihng (/ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gaping” in a sentence?
Here is “gaping” used in a sentence: “The explosion left a gaping hole in the wall.”
What part of speech is “gaping”?
“Gaping” is an adjective.
Is “gaping” a common word?
“Gaping” is an uncommon word in modern English.