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wide-open definition

wide·-open (wīd′ō′pən)

adjective

  1. opened wide
  2. not enclosed, fenced-in, etc.; unobstructed; clear wide-open spaces
    1. not limited or restricted a wide-open style of football
    2. ☆ having no laws, or being lax in enforcing laws, prohibiting or regulating prostitution, gambling, liquor sales, etc. a wide-open city

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