gap
1. gap \'gap\ \-e-\ n [ME, fr. ON, chasm, hole; akin to ON gapa] 1a: a break in a wall, hedge, or line of military defense 1b: an assailable position 2a: a mountain pass 2b: RAVINE 3: SPARK GAP 4: a separation in space 5: a break in continuity : HIATUS 6: lack of balance : DISPARITY {the ~ between imports and e xports} - gap.py aj 2. gap vb or gapped; or gap.ping : to make an opening in : to fall or stand open