- present participle of gape.
gaping
Britishadjective
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Right now the area feels like a construction site - but another gaping hole will soon be filled.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Later, the vehicle was removed and a gaping hole was visible in the Metro bus’ side, with wreckage strewn around the scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Just two years after the 62-year-old actor snapped up the modern 4,000-square-foot home, shocking images have revealed extensive damage outside the residence, with the collapse cracking open the sidewalk and leaving behind a gaping hole.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The large, Soviet-era housing block now has a gaping hole through its top floors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Ivan and Anya huddled together, gaping at the possessed pitchfork wobbling before the loft ladder.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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