This is the 14421st most frequent German word.
klafften
"Klafften" is the past tense of "klaffen," meaning "gaped" or "yawned open."
In this sentence, 'klafften' is used to describe open doors wide, often implying a sense of being unclosed or uncontrolled.
Die Türen klafften weit offen.
The doors gaped widely open.
Here, 'klafften' refers to large holes in the wall, emphasizing their size and the conspicuousness of their presence.
In der Mauer klafften große Löcher.
In the wall gaped large holes.
In this context, 'klafften' metaphorically describes a significant disparity or gap between opinions.