noun
opening
OH-puh-ning/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/
A gap or passage through something.
A large opening in the stone wall reveals the ground beyond.
Etymology
Originally naming the act of making something open, such as a door or mouth, opening came to name the resulting gap or passage.
In context
This opening is clinically important, especially in obstetrics, because it defines the entrance to the true pelvis
More examples
- The rabbit slips through an opening in the fence.
- Pull the cord through the small opening in the bag.
- Two narrow openings near the ceiling let fresh air inside.
Forms
opening · openings
open verb — To make something no longer closed.