Definition of 'pant'

Noun

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

Verb

1. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
      Synonyms: puff gasp heave
2. utter while panting, as if out of breath

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