/ Dictionary / Index G gapes: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: gapes Pronunciation: (gāps, gaps), [key] — n. (used with a sing. v.) a parasitic disease of poultry and other birds, characterized by frequent gaping due to infestation of the trachea and bronchi with gapeworms. a fit of yawning. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: gapes (Thesaurus) gaper gapeseed Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language