gapped
gapped — verb
- gappedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- gappeds3rd person singular
- gappeding-ing form
- gappededpast simple
1. to deliberately create a space, hole, or opening in a surface or barrier that wa
to deliberately create a space, hole, or opening in a surface or barrier that was previously solid or continuous
The construction crew gapped the fence to create a new entrance for the delivery trucks.
gap + noun phrase for creating a passage
Workers gapped the old brick wall slightly to let rainwater drain through.
Tanvi gapped the row of hedges so visitors could reach the garden path.
The earthquake gapped the asphalt, leaving a dangerous crack across the road.
If you gap the plasterboard too much, the screws will not hold properly.
- seal
to close an opening tightly so nothing can pass through
文法句型
gap + noun phrase
2. to adjust a spark plug by setting its two contact points the right distance apar
to adjust a spark plug by setting its two contact points the right distance apart so that the engine can fire properly
Before the race, Valentina gapped each spark plug to the manufacturer's specifications.
gap + spark plug in automotive context
The mechanic showed Lien how to gap a spark plug using a simple feeler gauge.
If you do not gap the spark plug correctly, the engine may misfire.
Haruto carefully gapped the new plugs before installing them in the motorcycle engine.
The manual says you should gap these spark plugs to 0.8 millimeters for best performance.
文法句型
gap + spark plug
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in automotive contexts. The direct object is always a spark plug or a set of spark plugs.
3. to fail to close or join completely, so that a space remains between two parts t
to fail to close or join completely, so that a space remains between two parts that should meet or touch
The wound on Ife's knee gapped open and needed several stitches to close.
gapped open — pattern with adjective complement
The old wooden gate had warped in the rain and now gapped at the bottom.
Dahlia's coat gapped between the buttons because she had lost so much weight.
The closet door gapped slightly, letting a thin strip of light into the dark room.
After the earthquake, the walls gapped noticeably at the corners where they met.
文法句型
something gaps (open)
用法筆記
Intransitive only — the subject is the thing that fails to close, not a person performing an action. Frequently followed by 'open' as a subject complement.