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A gap junction modulator is a compound or agent that either facilitates or inhibits the transfer of small molecules between biological cells by regulating
Gap_junction_modulator
Cell-cell junction composed of innexins or connexins
Gap junctions are membrane channels between adjacent cells that allow the direct exchange of cytoplasmic substances, such as small molecules, substrates
Gap_junction
Gap junction modulation describes the functional manipulation of gap junctions, specialized channels that allow direct electrical and chemical communication
Gap_junction_modulation
Topics referred to by the same term
Luxembourg-based association Gap junction enhancer, subcategory of gap junction modulators in biology Gap junction ε, subcategory of gap junction proteins This disambiguation
GJE
Potential energy barrier in metal–semiconductor junctions
potential energy barrier for electrons formed at a metal–semiconductor junction. Schottky barriers have rectifying characteristics, suitable for use as
Schottky_barrier
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Gap junction beta-6 protein (GJB6), also known as connexin 30 (Cx30) — is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GJB6 gene. Connexin 30 (Cx30) is one
GJB6
are the gap junctions, which are made of connexins which serve important functions in distribution and connection between cells; the gap junctions enable
Hensen's_cell
Single-cell layer lining the intestines
of cell junction which can be identified at the ultrastructural level: Gap junctions Desmosomes Adherens junctions Tight junctions Gap junctions bring the
Intestinal_epithelium
High-voltage pulse generator
Multichannel-Surface-Spark-Gap-Type Marx Generator for Fast Discharge Lasers", IEEE Conference Record of the 1980 Fourteenth Pulse Power Modulator Symposium, pp. 201–208
Marx_generator
into 3D networks which are able to communicate intracellularly through gap junction-mediated calcium wave propagation. Experiments using two main FS cell
Folliculostellate_cell
Protein hexamer that forms the pore of gap junctions between cells
an assembly of six proteins called connexins that form the pore for a gap junction between the cytoplasm of two adjacent cells. This channel allows for
Connexon
Alloy
and modulators) in C-band communications systems[citation needed]. Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE reported a triple-junction solar
Indium gallium arsenide phosphide
Indium_gallium_arsenide_phosphide
Range 300-3000 GHz of the electromagnetic spectrum
Taylor, Antoinette J. (2009). "A metamaterial solid-state terahertz phase modulator" (PDF). Nature Photonics. 3 (3): 148. Bibcode:2009NaPho...3..148C. CiteSeerX 10
Terahertz_radiation
Channel between two cells
between two cells through which molecules may travel and gap junctions and tight junctions may be present. Most notably, intercellular clefts are often
Intercellular_cleft
Medical condition
Garcia-Dorado D, Inserte J, Ruiz-Meana M, et al. (November 1997). "Gap junction uncoupler heptanol prevents cell-to-cell progression of hypercontracture
Contraction_band_necrosis
Site where a motor neuron releases a neurotransmitter to affect a target cell
bundles rather than single smooth muscle cells that are connected by gap junctions which allow electrotonic spread of activity between cells. A multiplicity
Neuroeffector_junction
Cell type
present at neuromuscular junctions. It is suggested that they might play a role in forming and maintaining synapses or modulating synaptic signaling. Griffin
Nonmyelinating_Schwann_cell
Overview of and topical guide to electronics
modelling Direct band gap Electronic band structure Energy level Exciton Field-effect transistors Metal–semiconductor junction MOSFETs N-type semiconductor
Outline_of_electronics
Two-terminal electronic component
diode formed from a direct band-gap semiconductor, such as gallium arsenide, charge carriers that cross the junction emit photons when they recombine
Diode
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Gap junction alpha-5 protein (GJA5), also known as connexin 40 (Cx40) — is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GJA5 gene. This gene is a member
GJA5
Protein family
the invertebrate innexins. While innexins are responsible for forming gap junctions in invertebrates, the pannexins have been shown to predominantly exist
Pannexin
Type of field-effect transistor
is a field-effect transistor incorporating a junction between two materials with different band gaps (i.e. a heterojunction) as the channel instead
High-electron-mobility transistor
High-electron-mobility_transistor
Electrical resonant transformer circuit invented by Nikola Tesla
[clarification needed] Originally, Tesla coils used fixed spark gaps or rotary spark gaps to provide intermittent excitation of the resonant circuit; more
Tesla_coil
Concept in quantum mechanics
made up of alternating thin layers of semiconductors with different band-gaps should exhibit interesting and useful properties. Since then, much effort
Quantum_well
Biological junctions through which neurons' signals can be sent
neurons that is formed at a narrow gap between the pre- and postsynaptic cells, known as a gap junction. At gap junctions, cells approach within about 3.5 nm
Chemical_synapse
Group of neurons on the floor of the midbrain
have a large network of GABAergic neurons that are interconnected via gap junctions. This network allows for electrical conduction, which is considerably
Ventral_tegmental_area
heart failure. Additionally, the ability of intracrine Ang II to modulate gap junctions and ion channels highlights its potential role in electrical remodeling
Intracrine_signaling
Species of jellyfish
"Extract from the zooxanthellate jellyfish Cotylorhiza tuberculata modulates gap junction intercellular communication in human cell cultures". Marine Drugs
Cotylorhiza_tuberculata
Intentional introduction of impurities into an intrinsic semiconductor
for band gap engineering. Germanium layer also inhibits diffusion of boron during the annealing steps, allowing ultrashallow p-MOSFET junctions. Germanium
Doping_(semiconductor)
Solid-state electrically operated switch also used as an amplifier
electronics. Electronics portal Alpha cutoff frequency Band gap Digital electronics Diffused junction transistor Moore's law Optical transistor Magneto-electric
Transistor
Alternative to silicon-based photovoltaics
junction cells. By having multiple bandgaps in a single cell, it prevents the loss of photons above or below the band gap energy of a single junction
Perovskite_solar_cell
Form of nervous system communication
other special cases. As models of brain function using only neuronal and gap junction connections fail to explain its complexity, ephaptic coupling is being
Ephaptic_coupling
Term in mesoscopic physics
small electronic device comprising at least one low-capacitance tunnel junction. Because of the CB, the conductance of a device may not be constant at
Coulomb_blockade
Optical diode invented by Jun-Ichi Nishizawa
photodiodes and phototransistors (in which the base-collector junction is a PIN diode), use a PIN junction in their construction. The diode design has some design
PIN_diode
Regulation of neurons by neurotransmitters
the reuptake of dopamine, leaving these neurotransmitters in the synaptic gap for longer. AMPT prevents the conversion of tyrosine to L-DOPA, the precursor
Neuromodulation
Activation of tension-generating sites in muscle
by gap junctions, they are able to contract as a functional syncytium. Single-unit smooth muscle cells contract myogenically, which can be modulated by
Muscle_contraction
Semiconductor chemical compound used in solar cells
optical window. It is usually sandwiched with cadmium sulfide to form a p–n junction solar PV cell. CdTe is used to make thin film solar cells, accounting for
Cadmium_telluride
Early radio receiver component
wide band gap of 3 eV, so to make the detector more sensitive a forward bias voltage of around a volt was usually applied across the junction by a battery
Crystal_detector
Cell signaling pathway
Zarich N, Oliva JL, Martínez N, et al. (Aug 2006). "Grb2 is a negative modulator of the intrinsic Ras-GEF activity of hSos1". Molecular Biology of the
MAPK/ERK_pathway
Type of superconducting quantum bit
barrier. For a junction with identical superconductors on either side of the barrier, the critical current is related to the superconducting gap Δ {\displaystyle
Phase_qubit
Early radio wave detector
tin-plate toy manufacturer Matsudaya Toy Co. who beginning 1957 used a spark-gap transmitter and coherer-based receiver in a range of radio-controlled (RC)
Coherer
Type of solid state switch
a vertical PNP bipolar junction transistor. This additional p+ region creates a cascade connection of a PNP bipolar junction transistor with the surface
Insulated-gate bipolar transistor
Insulated-gate_bipolar_transistor
Type of transistor
wide-band-gap material forms the isolation between gate and body. The MESFET (metal–semiconductor field-effect transistor) substitutes the p–n junction of the
Field-effect_transistor
Semiconductor light source
photons) is determined by the energy required for electrons to cross the band gap of the semiconductor. White light is obtained by using multiple semiconductors
Light-emitting_diode
Physical phenomenon
by the work of Heinrich Hertz, starting in 1887, in which he used a spark-gap transmitter to generate radio waves that he showed correspond to electrical
Self-oscillation
Semiconductor materials are nominally small band gap insulators. The defining property of a semiconductor material is that it can be compromised by doping
List of semiconductor materials
List_of_semiconductor_materials
Electric current produced in living cells
individual cells propagate across distances via electrical synapses known as gap junctions (conductors), which allow cells to share their resting potential with
Developmental_bioelectricity
Multi-functional cells on the outer surface of microvascular endothelial cells
interlock, similar to the gears of a clock. At these interlocking sites, gap junctions can be formed, which allow the pericytes and neighboring cells to exchange
Pericyte
Photonic systems which use silicon as an optical medium
the optical domain using an electro-optic modulator or a directly modulated laser. An electro-optic modulator can vary the intensity and/or the phase of
Silicon_photonics
Type of synapse
(June 2007). "Robust coding of flow-field parameters by axo-axonal gap junctions between fly visual interneurons". Proceedings of the National Academy
Axo-axonic_synapse
Pattern of chemical secretion in cells and tissues
beta cells that are connected by gap junctions, and the periodicity is more uniform (3–6 min). In addition to gap junctions, pulse coordination is managed
Pulsatile_secretion
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Voltage-dependent anion channel 1 2 3 General bacterial porin family Cytoplasm: Gap junction Connexin A GJA1 GJA3 GJA4 GJA5 GJA8 GJA9 GJA10 B GJB1 GJB2 GJB3 GJB4
TRPM3
Solid-state photodetector
mechanisms being exacerbated by trapping centres within the p-n junction's band gap structure the diode needs to have a "clean" process free of erroneous
Single-photon_avalanche_diode
American physicist and educator (1922–2018)
gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium antimonide (GaSb), and gallium phosphide (GaP) at room temperature and at 77 K. The first infrared LED patent, however
Rubin_Braunstein
Cell division into two identical cells
Interphase is divided into three subphases: G1 (first gap), S (synthesis), and G2 (second gap). During all three parts of interphase, the cell grows
Mitosis
support measures – Electronics – Electro-optic effect – Electro-optic modulator – Electro-optics – Electrostatic discharge – Electrostatics – Emergency
Index_of_electronics_articles
Nonlinear optical effect
graphene microwave photonics devices such as: microwave saturable absorber, modulator, polarizer, microwave signal processing, broad-band wireless access networks
Saturable_absorption
Medical condition
dissociate from each other. This in turn leads to the breakdown of gap-junctions. Gap junctions in endothelial cells in the BBB help prevent large or harmful
Pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease
Pathophysiology_of_Parkinson's_disease
Overview of and topical guide to the human nervous system
specialized junctions through which neurons signal to each other and to non-neuronal cells such as those in muscles or glands. Chemical synapse Gap junction Synaptic
Outline of the human nervous system
Outline_of_the_human_nervous_system
Thin semiconductors
H.S. (2012). "MoS2 nanosheet phototransistors with thickness-modulated optical energy gap". Nano Letters. 12 (7): 3695–3700. Bibcode:2012NanoL..12.3695L
Transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers
Transition_metal_dichalcogenide_monolayers
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
dysfunction, as well as alterations in desmosome protein content and gap junction remodeling. Hearts also exhibited increases in β-catenin signaling. Further
Plakoglobin
Connections between dendrites
the retina operate in a similar manner. Dendrodendritic homologous gap junctions have been found as a way of communication between dendrites in the retinal
Dendrodendritic_synapse
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
adapter proteins Patj or Muc-1. When it is active it helps promote tight junction stabilization. siRNA inhibition of PLKHG5 has been shown to inhibit the
PLEKHG5
Allotropes of carbon with a cylindrical nanostructure
heterojunction. Such a junction could therefore form a component of a nanotube-based electronic circuit. The adjacent image shows a junction between two multiwalled
Carbon_nanotube
spark-excited dipole antennas to generate the waves and micrometer spark gaps attached to dipole and loop antennas to detect them. These precursor radio
History_of_radio_receivers
Protein and coding gene in humans
Voltage-dependent anion channel 1 2 3 General bacterial porin family Cytoplasm: Gap junction Connexin A GJA1 GJA3 GJA4 GJA5 GJA8 GJA9 GJA10 B GJB1 GJB2 GJB3 GJB4
TRPC3
Protein found in humans
calcium-binding protein, calbindin-28kDa. Calretinin has an important role as a modulator of neuronal excitability including the induction of long-term potentiation
Calretinin
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Voltage-dependent anion channel 1 2 3 General bacterial porin family Cytoplasm: Gap junction Connexin A GJA1 GJA3 GJA4 GJA5 GJA8 GJA9 GJA10 B GJB1 GJB2 GJB3 GJB4
TRPM5
Protein family
GTP. GTPase activating proteins (GAPs) and guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) regulate small GTPases, with GAPs promoting the GDP-bound (inactive)
Rap1
Brain parts regulating brain blood flow
then retroactively propagate the vasodilatory signal upstream through gap junctions, causing smooth muscle cells to relax and increase blood flow to the
Neurovascular_unit
Laboratory assessment of re-epithelialization in cell cultures
produce a cell-free area in hopes of inducing cells to migrate and close the gap. The scratch test is ideal for cell types that migrate in collective epithelial
Wound_healing_assay
reported the first graphene-based optical modulator. Operating at 1.2 GHz without a temperature controller, this modulator has a broad bandwidth (from 1.3 to
Potential applications of graphene
Potential_applications_of_graphene
A trigatron is a type of triggerable spark gap switch designed for high current and high voltage (usually 10–100 kV and 20–100 kA, though devices in the
Trigatron
Recognition and understanding of another person's pain
area (EBA), posterior superior temporal sulcus (pSTS), temporoparietal junction (TPJ), ventral premotor cortex, and the posterior and inferior parietal
Pain_empathy
linking microtubules to tight junctions through CAMSAP3, and examined its significance in the regulation of GEFs and GAPs. She showed that kinase signaling
Sandra_Citi
Distortion of the perception of reality
and invariance. Thus, while trying to organize an image by "filling in the gaps" through assumptions, we become vulnerable to misinterpretation. An auditory
Illusion
Peptides released by neurons as intercellular messengers
Neuropeptides typically bind to G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) to modulate neural activity and other tissues like the gut, muscles, and heart. Neuropeptides
Neuropeptide
Electronic component
uniform gap of thickness d {\displaystyle d} filled with a dielectric of permittivity ε {\displaystyle \varepsilon } . It is assumed the gap d {\displaystyle
Capacitor
function by propagating graded potentials and serve to modulate some neuromuscular junctions. Spiking neurons are noted as traditional action potential
Non-spiking_neuron
Electronic component
embraced the resistive opto-isolator as a convenient and cheap tremolo modulator. Fender's early tremolo effects used two vacuum tubes; after 1964 one
Opto-isolator
Type of second-generation solar cell
Layering thin-film cells to create a multi-junction solar cell can also be done. Each layer's band gap can be designed to best absorb a different range
Thin-film_solar_cell
Serotonin receptor protein distributed mainly in the choroid plexus
subtypes 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C. Therefore, the 5-HT2C receptor is a significant modulator of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis (HPA axis). The HPA axis is
5-HT2C_receptor
Chemical compound
both mice and humans. One study showed that cypermethrin inhibits “gap junctional intercellular communication”, which plays an important role in cell
Cypermethrin
Pleasurable phenomenon elicited via direct stimulation of specific brain regions
Arbocco R, Frantseva MV, Perez Velazquez JL (2009). "Excitability and gap junction-mediated mechanisms in nucleus accumbens regulate self-stimulation reward
Brain_stimulation_reward
Hexagonal lattice made of carbon atoms
terahertz photonics devices, such as a microwave-saturable absorber, modulator, polarizer, microwave signal processing, and broadband wireless access
Graphene
Any process that modulates the potential difference across a post-synaptic membrane
1016/B978-0-323-10027-4.00004-X. ISBN 978-0-323-10027-4. Bennett, M.V.L. (2009). "Gap Junctions and Electrical Synapses". Encyclopedia of Neuroscience. pp. 529–548
Postsynaptic_potential
Chemical compound
is a modestly potent, reasonably effective, water-soluble blocker of gap junctions. Carbenoxolone has also been used in topical creams such as Carbosan
Carbenoxolone
Family of transport proteins
Na+ in a voltage-dependent way, even if beta subunits or other known modulating proteins are not expressed. When accessory proteins assemble with α subunits
Voltage-gated_sodium_channel
Electronic component
caused by reverse leakage through the diode junctions. When a large voltage is applied, the diode junction breaks down due to a combination of thermionic
Varistor
Chemical compound
from experimental InGaN single-junction devices. In addition to controlling the optical properties, which results in band gap engineering, photovoltaic device
Indium_gallium_nitride
Semipermeable anatomical interface
cells to shrink, resulting in tight junctions stretching and paracellular gaps widening. Widened paracellular gaps can facilitate passage of larger molecules
Blood–spinal_cord_barrier
Chemical compound
Additionally, there is evidence that 2-APB acts directly to inhibit gap junctions made of connexin. Increasing evidence showed that 2-APB is a powerful
2-Aminoethoxydiphenyl_borate
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths from 1 m to 1 mm
of electromagnetic waves, generating radio waves using a primitive spark gap radio transmitter. Hertz and the other early radio researchers were interested
Microwave
Biological neural circuit that produces rhythmic outputs in the absence of rhythmic input
STG where each modulator results in generation of a different motor pattern. Neuromodulatory projections expressing a common modulator can also elicit
Central_pattern_generator
an amplitude modulated light beam. In general, a photo-reflectometer consists of an intensity modulated "pump" light beam used to modulate the reflectivity
Photo-reflectance
Protein found in humans
receptor 1, endothelial NOS, androgen receptor, amyloid precursor protein, gap junction protein, alpha 1, nitric oxide synthase 2A, epidermal growth factor receptor
Caveolin_1
Type of brain cell
JE, Bukauskas FF, Sáez JC (November 2003). "New roles for astrocytes: gap junction hemichannels have something to communicate". Trends in Neurosciences
Astrocyte
Coding technique in communication technology
be written sequentially, this depends on the linear velocity and the head gap. To prevent this problem, data is coded in such a way that long repetitions
Run-length_limited
Primary cell of the nervous system
signal from the presynaptic neuron to the target cell through the synaptic gap. Neurons are the main components of nervous tissue in all animals except
Neuron
Semiconductor laser
directly with electrical current can create lasing conditions at the diode's junction. Driven by voltage, the doped p–n-transition allows for recombination of
Laser_diode
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Male
Hebrew
(גָּד) Hebrew name GAD means "troop." In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and the seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah. Compare with other forms of Gad.
Female
Hebrew
(גַּל) Hebrew unisex name GAL means "mound, wave."
Male
English
 Short form of English names beginning with Gay-, such as Gabriel "man of God" or "warrior of God," and Gaylord, GAY means "dandy." Compare with feminine Gay.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Anvitha | அநà¯à®µà®¿à®¤à®¾
Who bridges the gap
Anvitha | அநà¯à®µà®¿à®¤à®¾
Girl/Female
Indian
Who bridges the gap
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English gappe, Old Norse gap ‘chasm’, ‘breach’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived near a gap in a wall, hedge, or (in Norfolk and Suffolk) cliffs.German : from the personal name Gabo, a short form of Gebolf (see Gebhardt).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a clever or cunning person, from Middle English yap ‘devious’, ‘deceitful’, ‘bent’; ‘shrewd’.Americanized spelling of North German Japp.Chinese : variant of Ye.Filipino : unexplained.
Male
Slovene
Slovene form of Portuguese/Spanish Gaspar, GAÅ PER means "treasure bearer."Â
Female
French
Feminine form of French Gaëtan, GAËTANE means "from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy)."
Boy/Male
Buddhist, Indian, Japanese
Mysterious Function
Girl/Female
Tamil
Anvita | அநà¯à®µà®¿à®¤à®¾
Who bridges the gap
Anvita | அநà¯à®µà®¿à®¤à®¾
Male
French
French form of Roman Latin Caietanus, GAËTAN means "from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy)."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Gay, GAE means "happy."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Gadd.Danish : from a medieval nickname Gad meaning ‘sting’, ‘point’, or from the Biblical male personal name Gad.Muslim : from a personal name based on Arabic jÄd ‘serious’, ‘earnest’.
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name GAD means "juniper tree."
Male
French
Masculine form of French Gaëlle, GAËL means "holy and generous."
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : nickname for a lighthearted or cheerful person, from Middle English, Old French gai. In Middle English the term could also mean ‘wanton’, ‘lascivious’ and this sense may lie behind the surname in some instances.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from places in Normandy called Gaye, from an early proprietor bearing a Germanic personal name cognate with Wade.probably from the Catalan personal name Gai (Latin Gaius), or in some cases a nickname from Catalan gay ‘cheerful’.Variant of German Gau.North German : from a Frisian personal name Gay.A Congregational clergyman and one of the forerunners of the Unitarian movement in New England, Ebenezer Gay (1696–1787) was born in Dedham, MA, which had been founded by his grandfather, John Gay, who came to America from Wiltshire, England, about 1630 and settled in Watertown, MA. Ebenezer’s great-grandson Howard was editor of the American Anti-Slavery Standard.
Female
French
Possibly a contracted form of French Gwenaëlle, GAËLLE means "holy and generous."
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, GAY means "happy." Compare with masculine Gay.
Male
Greek
(Γάδ) Greek form of Hebrew Gad, GAD means "troop." In the bible, this is the name of a tribe descended from Gad, mentioned in the New Testament in Rev vii. 5. Compare with other forms of Gad.
GAP JUNCTION-MODULATOR
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Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Eye
Girl/Female
Indian
Beautiful Flower
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
Muslim
Holy war
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Sikh
Ni
Girl/Female
Muslim
Trustworthy, Faithful, Honest, Truthful
Girl/Female
Indian, Modern
Softer
Girl/Female
Indian
Peaceful, Little rock, Latin, Wool, Greek, Hawaiian, Buoyant, To be gentle, Soft, Tender
Boy/Male
Celebrity, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Supreme Spirit; Lord Shiva
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n.
The place or point of union, meeting, or junction; specifically, the place where two or more lines of railway meet or cross.
n.
The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
n.
A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
n.
Laughing gas.
n.
The things sold by auction or put up to auction.
v. t.
To give sanction to; to ratify; to confirm; to approve.
n.
The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, mercurial unction.
v. t.
To cover with a cap, or as with a cap; to provide with a cap or cover; to cover the top or end of; to place a cap upon the proper part of; as, to cap a post; to cap a gun.
v.
The gar pike. See Alligator gar (under Alligator), and Gar pike.
v. t.
The act of uniting, or the state of being united; junction.
n.
The act of joining, or the state of being joined; union; combination; coalition; as, the junction of two armies or detachments; the junction of paths.
v. t.
To sell by auction.
v. i.
To pen or part widely; to exhibit a gap, fissure, or hiatus.
n.
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; as, a gap in a fence; an opening for a passage or entrance; an opening which implies a breach or defect; a vacant space or time; a hiatus; a mountain pass.
n.
That which closes or fills up an opening or gap; hence, a temporary expedient.
v. t.
To deprive of cap.
v. t.
To feed with pap.
v. t.
To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap.
v. t.
To represent by a map; -- often with out; as, to survey and map, or map out, a county. Hence, figuratively: To represent or indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to map, or map out, a journey; to map out business.
n.
A servant. See Gyp.