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GAPPING

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There are 6 meanings of the word Gapping.

Gapping - as a verb

To notch, as a sword or knife.

To make an opening in; to breach.

To check the size of a gap.

Example: "I gapped all the spark plugs in my car, but then realized i had used the wrong manual and had made them too small."

To leave suddenly.

Gapping - as a noun

A type of ellipsis that occurs in the non-initial conjuncts of coordinate structures, and usually elides minimally a finite verb and further any non-finite verbs that are present. example: "some ate bread, and others rice."

The formation of a gap.

Example Sentences

"The old bridge had a gapping hole in the center."
"The gapping wound required immediate medical attention."
"Her gapping mouth revealed a missing tooth."
"The storm left behind a gapping pit in the backyard."
"The athlete suffered a gapping injury during the match."
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Word Game Points

Is GAPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gapping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAPPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is GAPPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gapping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAPPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is GAPPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gapping is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAPPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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