4. A thinly wooded space, without undergrowth, in the midst of a forest; as, oak openings. [U.S.] Cooper.
OPENLY
O"pen*ly, adv. Etym: [AS. openlice.]
1. In an open manner; publicly; not in private; without secrecy. How grossly and openly do many of us contradict the precepts of the gospel by our ungodliness! Tillotson.
2. Without reserve or disguise; plainly; evidently. My love . . . shall show itself more openly. Shak.
OPEN-MOUTHED
O"pen-mouthed`, a.
Defn: Having the mouth open; gaping; hence, greedy; clamorous.
L'Estrange.
OPENNESS
O"pen*ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being open.
OPEN SEA
Open sea. (Internat. Law)
Defn: A sea open to all nations. See Mare clausum.