Meaning of 'pant'

noun

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

Example: "The dogs' pants interrupted their drooling."

Synonyms: gasp

noun

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

Example: "My pants matched my vest."

Synonyms: trouser

noun

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

Example: "The pant of the train was loud."

verb

to breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

Example: "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily."

Synonyms: heave

verb

to utter while panting, as if out of breath

Example: "After finishing, the athletes panted a congratulations to the other competitors."