The Clue
Gasp for air (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PANT
Tags
Notes
The answer PANT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
Related Clues
___ cuffs
Gasp
Heave
Hyperventilate
Palpitate
Puff
Pulsate
Pulsation
Throb
Big huff?
Breathe with difficulty
Breathe heavily
Dog's breath
Fight for breath
Have a yen (for)
Huff and puff
Kind of leg
Labored breath
Puff of an engine
Show strain
Show windedness
Sign of overexertion
Symbol of desire
Have dog breath?
Hot dog breath?
Imitate a hot dog
React to a fast run
Runners do it
Be in need of air, perhaps
Show signs of exertion or emotion
"His nose should ___": W.S. Gilbert
Definition
PANT as a noun:
1. the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)
2. (trouser, pant) = (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"
3. (gasp, pant) = a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; "she gave a gasp and fainted"
PANT as a verb:
1. (pant, puff, gasp, heave) = breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
2. utter while panting, as if out of breath