pant (EN)

verb, noun

verb “pant”

1. to breathe quickly and heavily, especially after physical activity or excitement
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   The dog panted after playing fetch in the park.
2. to long eagerly for something; to yearn intensely
   She panted for a chance to travel the world.
3. (of the heart) to beat rapidly and strongly
   His heart panted with anticipation before the performance.
4. to expand and contract rhythmically under stress or pressure
   The ship's metal hull panted in the rough seas.

noun “pant”

1. a quick, heavy breath or gasp
   He took a pant after sprinting to the finish line.
2. (figurative) an intense longing or desire
   His pant for success drove him to work tirelessly.