gap gap /ˈgæp/

noun

1. () A conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures  ( gap , spread )
   a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
    Gap between income and outgo
   gap between income and outgo
    The spread between lending and borrowing costs
   the spread between lending and borrowing costs
   
2. () A narrow opening  ( crack , gap )
   a narrow opening
    He opened the window a crack
   he opened the window a crack
   
3. () An open or empty space in or between things  ( gap , opening )
   an open or empty space in or between things
    There was a small opening between the trees
   there was a small opening between the trees
    The explosion made a gap in the wall
   the explosion made a gap in the wall
   
4. An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity  ( break , gap , disruption , interruption )
   an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
    It was presented without commercial breaks
   it was presented without commercial breaks
    There was a gap in his account
   there was a gap in his account
   
5. A difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations  ( gap )
   a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations
   
6. A pass between mountain peaks  ( col , gap )
   a pass between mountain peaks
   
   

verb

1. Make an opening or gap in  ( gap , breach )
   make an opening or gap in