Gap (Verb)
Meaning
Make an opening or gap in.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The explosion blew a hole in the wall, effectively creating a gap to escape through.
- She carefully used the scissors to gap the seam of the sweater.
- You'll need to gap the boards about a quarter inch apart for proper drying.
- Carelessly, the farmer left a gap in the fence for the dogs to get through.
- Using the hole punch, you can gap the belt to the right size.