01 n. An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; as, a gap in a fence; an opening for a passage or entrance; an opening which implies a …
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An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; as, a gap in a fence; an opening for a passage or entrance; an opening which implies a breach or defect; a vacant space or time; a hiatus; a mountain pass.“Miseries ensued by the opening of that gap.” — Knolles.“It would make a great gap in your own honor.” — Shak.
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2.
The vertical distance between two superposed surfaces, esp. in a biplane.(Aëronautics)
Phrases & compounds
Gap lathe —
a turning lathe with a deep notch in the bed to admit of turning a short object of large diameter.
To stand in the gap —
to expose one's self for the protection of something; to make defense against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.
To stop a gap —
to secure a weak point; to repair a defect.