pant

Definition of Pant in English :

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Noun

1. pant

the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)

2. pant, trouser

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

Example Sentences:
'he had a sharp crease in his trousers'

trouser

3. gasp, pant

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

Example Sentences:
'she gave a gasp and fainted'

gasp

Verb

4. gasp, heave, pant, puff

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

Example Sentences:
'The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily'

5. pant

utter while panting, as if out of breath

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pant

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verb

to breathe with noisy deep gasps, as when out of breath from exertion or excitement

to say (something) while breathing thus

3. (intransitive; often foll by for)

to have a frantic desire (for); yearn

4. (intransitive)

to pulsate; throb rapidly

noun

the act or an instance of panting

a short deep gasping noise; puff

Pant

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verb intransitive

to breathe rapidly and heavily; gasp, as from running fast

to beat rapidly, as the heart; throb; pulsate

to feel strong desire; yearn eagerly

with for or after

to give off steam, smoke, etc. in loud puffs, as an engine

verb transitive

to utter hurriedly and breathlessly; gasp out

noun

any of a series of rapid, heavy breaths, as from exertion; gasp

a throb, as of the heart

a puff, as of an engine

noun, adjective see pants

Pant

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v. pant·ed, pant·ing, pants

v.intr.

1. To breathe rapidly in short gasps, as after exertion.

2. To beat loudly or heavily; throb or pulsate.

3. To give off loud puffs, especially while moving.

4. To long demonstratively; yearn: was panting for a chance to play.

v.tr.

To utter hurriedly or breathlessly: I panted my congratulations to the winner of the race.

1. A short labored breath; a gasp.

2. A throb; a pulsation.

3. A short loud puff, as of steam from an engine.

n. often pants

1. An outer garment that covers the body below the waist, usually to the ankles, and is divided into sections to fit each leg separately: She decided to wear pants instead of a skirt. He bought a new pair of pants.

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