ɡæp n. 1 an
unfilled space or
interval; a
blank; a break in
continuity. 2 a
breach in a
hedge,
fence, or
wall. 3 a
wide (usu. undesirable) divergence in views, sympathies,
development, etc. (generation gap). 4 a
gorge or pass. øfill (or close etc.) a gap
make up a
deficiency. gap-toothed having gaps
between the teeth. øøgapped adj. gappy adj. [ME f.
ON, =
chasm, rel. to GAPE]