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Gapping

//ˈɡæpɪŋ// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    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." countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The formation of a gap. countable, uncountable

    "The suture must be firm enough to prevent gapping when the elasticity of the elastic layer has been in play for some time."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of gap form-of, gerund, participle, present

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