pant (n.)

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

  2. (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

    [ Syn: trouser ]

  3. a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; she gave a gasp and fainted

    [ Syn: gasp ]

    pant (v.)

  1. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily

    [ Syn: puff , gasp , heave ]

  2. utter while panting, as if out of breath

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