Definition of gap

noun (n)

• a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: spread
  

  Example:
  Gap between income and outgo.
  

  source: wordnet30
• an open or empty space in or between things (noun.object)

  Synonym: opening
  

  Example:
  The explosion made a gap in the wall.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a narrow opening (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: crack
  

  source: wordnet30
• a pass between mountain peaks (noun.object)

  Synonym: col
  

  source: wordnet30
• a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations (noun.communication)

  source: wordnet30
• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity (noun.act)

  Synonym: break, disruption, interruption
  

  Example:
  There was a gap in his account.
  

  source: wordnet30
• An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; as, a gap in a fence; an opening for a passage or entrance; an opening which implies a breach or defect; a vacant space or time; a hiatus; a mountain pass. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• The vertical distance between two superposed surfaces, esp. in a biplane. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• make an opening or gap in (verb.contact)

  Synonym: breach
  

  source: wordnet30
• To notch, as a sword or knife. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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