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Meaning of yawning

1. (n) an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his ostinancy"

2. (adj.sat.) gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something; "the yawning mine shaft"; "a yawning abyss"

3. (adj.sat.) with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness; "a yawning congregation"

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