gape

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for gape

gape 🔊 /gejˈp/

gape : ඈනුම් අරිනවා

gape : ඈනුම

gape : ඇරී තිබෙනවා

gape : කට අයාගෙන සිටීම

gape definition

Intransitive verb.

  1. To open the mouth wide
  2. Expressing a desire for food; as, young birds gape.
  3. Indicating sleepiness or indifference; to yawn.
  4. To pen or part widely; to exhibit a gap, fissure, or hiatus.
  5. To long, wait eagerly, or cry aloud for something; -- with for, after, or at.

Noun.

  1. The act of gaping; a yawn.
  2. The width of the mouth when opened, as of birds, fishes, etc.