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gap vs spark gap

spark gap vs gap

gap and spark gap both are nouns.

gap is a verb but spark gap is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gap Yes No Yes No
spark gap Yes No No No
As nouns, spark gap is a hyponym of gap; that is, spark gap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gap:
  • gap: a narrow opening
  • spark gap: the gap between two high-potential terminals
Other hyponyms of gap include blank, lacuna.
gap (noun) spark gap (noun)
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity the gap between two high-potential terminals
a narrow opening a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations
an open or empty space in or between things
a pass between mountain peaks; geomorphological term for the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks
gap (verb) spark gap (verb)
make an opening or gap in
Difference between gap and spark gap

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