gap

be distant; extend to, stretch to, reach to, spread to, go to, get to, stretch away to; range., remain at a distance; keep away, keep off, keep aloof, keep clear of, stand away, stand off, stand aloof, stand clear of.

gape (open).

notch, nick, cut, dent, indent, jag, scarify, scotch, crimp, scollop, scallop, crenulate, vandyke.

be weak; drop, crumble, give way, totter, tremble, shake, halt, limp, fade, languish, decline, flag, fail, have one leg in the grave., render weak; weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, shake, deprive of strength, relax, enervate, eviscerate; unbrace, unnerve; cripple, unman (render powerless); cramp, reduce, sprain, strain, blunt the edge of; dilute, impoverish; decimate; extenuate; reduce in strength, reduce the strength of; mettre de l'eau dans son vin.

be discontinuous; alternate, intermit, sputter, stop and start, hesitate., discontinue, pause, interrupt; intervene; break, break in upon, break off; interpose; break the thread, snap the thread; disconnect (disjoin); dissever.