gaping

adjective7 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

a very large, empty space in a surface or object

a large, deep, and open injury on the body

a mouth that is wide open, often expressing shock or surprise

a significant flaw or ambiguity in a law or set of rules that can be exploited

a very deep, wide crack or opening, especially in the ground

a very large hole in the ground, for example one made by an explosion

the mouth of a person or animal when opened very wide