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gap
[gap]
noun
a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach.
We found a gap in the enemy's line of fortifications.
an empty space or interval; interruption in continuity; hiatus.
a momentary gap in a siren's wailing; a gap in his memory.
Synonyms: , , , ,a wide divergence or difference; disparity.
the gap between expenses and income; the gap between ideals and actions.
a difference or disparity in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development, or a lack of confidence or understanding, perceived as creating a problem.
the technology gap; a communications gap.
a deep, sloping ravine or cleft through a mountain ridge.
Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.a mountain pass.
the Cumberland Gap.
Aeronautics.the distance between one supporting surface of an airplane and another above or below it.
verb (used with object)
to make a gap, opening, or breach in.
verb (used without object)
to come open or apart; form or show a gap.
gap
/ ɡæ /
noun
a break or opening in a wall, fence, etc
a break in continuity; interruption; hiatus
there is a serious gap in the accounts
a break in a line of hills or mountains affording a route through
a gorge or ravine
a divergence or difference; disparity
there is a gap between his version of the event and hers
the generation gap
electronics
a break in a magnetic circuit that increases the inductance and saturation point of the circuit
See spark gap
to remedy a deficiency
verb
(tr) to make a breach or opening in
Other 51Թ Forms
- gapless adjective
- ˈ adjective
- ˈ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gap1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gap1
Example Sentences
But David Spencer, a former Detective Chief Inspector at the Metropolitan Police, thinks that private firms could be filling the gaps left by police.
In the dock, Kurashov sat largely mute as his former unit mates testified against him, speaking only occasionally to his lawyer through a slim gap in the enclosure's door.
His mum Sarah, from Monmouth, is among 310,000 unpaid carers in Wales and a recent report found "serious gaps" in how care is valued, supported and delivered across the country.
You want a large gap between the amounts you charge and your credit limits.
If you are making a smaller show, the gap is not massive.
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