gape

v. stare with an open mouth; yawn

n. open-mouthed stare; yawn

A gapeworm (Syngamus trachea) is a parasitic nematode worm infecting the tracheas of certain birds. The resulting disease, known as gape or the gapes, occurs when the worms clog and obstruct the airway. The worms are also known as red worms or forked worms due to their red color and the permanent procreative conjunction of males and females. Gapeworm is common in young, domesticated chickens and turkeys.
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Noun
1. an expression of open-mouthed astonishment
(hypernym) facial expression, facial gesture
(hyponym) rictus
(derivation) goggle, gawp, gawk
2. a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
(hypernym) stare
(derivation) goggle, gawp, gawk
Verb
1. look with amazement; look stupidly
(synonym) goggle, gawp, gawk
(hypernym) look
2. be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon"
(synonym) yawn, yaw
(hypernym) be

(v. i.)
To pen or part widely; to exhibit a gap, fissure, or hiatus.
  

(v. i.)
To open the mouth wide
  

(v. i.)
To long, wait eagerly, or cry aloud for something; -- with for, after, or at.
  

(v. i.)
Indicating sleepiness or indifference; to yawn.
  

(v. i.)
Expressing a desire for food; as, young birds gape.
  

(n.)
The width of the mouth when opened, as of birds, fishes, etc.
  

(n.)
The act of gaping; a yawn.
  

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