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pant

UK/pant/ US/pænt/ uncommon obsolete
verb (2) noun (2)

verb

1.

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

  • “The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily”
Synonyms
2.

utter while panting, as if out of breath

noun

1.

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

2.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

  • “she gave a gasp and fainted”
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Phrases

  • pant cuff
  • pant leg
  • pant suit

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