lacūna — meaning in English

English meaning

• cavity noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.
• gap noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
• hole noun A hollow space or opening in something solid, or a gap that goes all the way through.
• void adjective Completely empty; containing nothing.

Senses

lacūna is used for these senses in English:

• cavity A hole or hollow depression in a solid object.
• hole (stud poker) A card (also called a hole card) dealt face down thus unknown to all but its holder; the status in which such a card is.
• hole (figuratively) A weakness; a flaw or ambiguity.
• lacuna An absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing, often referring to an ancient manuscript or similar.

cavity — full definition

1. noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.
2. noun A decayed, hollow spot in a tooth caused by tooth decay.

gap — full definition

1. noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
2. noun A difference or shortfall between two things, especially an unfair or worrying one.
3. verb To leave open or unfilled, creating a gap; also, to stare open-mouthed.

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