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gapper

gapper

8.1
A person or thing that fills a gap
  • noun
  • /ˈɡæpər/
  • Informal
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  • The artist created a stunning sculpture that serves as a gapper between the two sections of the park.

Examples

  • HERE'S SOME GAPPERS TO FILL THEM GAPS IN YOUR POCKETS.

    South Central (1992)

  • During the team meeting, she pointed out several gappers in the project timeline that needed to be addressed.

  • As a gapper between college and her first job, she traveled extensively to gain life experience.

Synonyms

filler
vsgapper
12 3.9

A substance used to fill cracks, holes, or gaps in things

is a person or thing that can also create or exploit openings
caulker
vsgapper
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A person who seals gaps to stop water from entering boats or buildings

is more general and informal and not limited to technical watertight sealing
filler-upper
vsgapper
  • Informal
8.4

A person who gives more drinks or a quick snack that makes you less hungry for a short time

is broader and can also create or exploit openings informally

Surface Forms

gapper singular
gappers plural

Morphology

gapper = gap (transparent) = gap + er

This is a standard agent/instrument noun formed from 'gap' plus '-er', so the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Gapper comes from the simple word gap meaning 'an empty space' plus the agent ending -er meaning 'one who', so think of someone or something that fills or uses a hole or break. That's why a gapper is a person or thing that creates, fills, or takes advantage of a gap.