gaper
gaper · gapers
One who gapes; a starerOne who gapes; a starer.
» A "gapers' delay" is a blocking of traffic caused by drivers who, out of curiosity, slow down to observe an accident.
Meaning
5 sensesOne who gapes; a starer.
Any of several species of burrowing clams.
A comber, a fish of the species Serranus cabrilla.
A fish of species Champsodon capensis
(US, slang)An inexperienced skier.
Examples
1 sentencesA "gapers' delay" is a blocking of traffic caused by drivers who, out of curiosity, slow down to observe an accident.
Origin
From Middle English gaper, equivalent to gape + -er.From Middle English gaper, equivalent to gape + -er.
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