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1.nounThe action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.
2.nounA particularly boring event."The slideshow we sat through was such a yawn. I was glad when it finished."
3.verbTo open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation."I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them."
4.verbTo say while yawning.
5.verbTo present a wide opening."Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes."
6.verbTo open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.
7.verbTo be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning."to yawn for fat livings"