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pant
noun
verb
A short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
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noun
A short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
“She gave a gasp and fainted”
noun
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
“He had a sharp crease in his trousers”
noun
The noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)
verb
Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
“The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily”
verb
Utter while panting, as if out of breath
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She gave a gasp and fainted
He had a sharp crease in his trousers
The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
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