1. The act or process of creating or forming gaps or openings.
2. In linguistics, the omission of a word or phrase that is understood from context in a parallel structure.
Usage: technical; grammar

1. Present participle of 'gap'; to make or have a gap or opening.

Examples

• The gapping between the fence boards allowed wind to pass through.
• Gapping the spark plugs is an important part of engine maintenance.
• The gapping in the sentence 'She likes apples and he oranges' is an example of ellipsis.
• Workers were gapping the tiles to ensure proper water drainage.
• The dentist discussed gapping issues with the patient's teeth.
• Gapping in the wall needed to be sealed before winter.