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panting

/ˈpæntɪŋ/

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verb

To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

Examples :

"After the long run, the dog was panting heavily. "

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verb

To long eagerly; to desire earnestly.

Examples :

"The young artist was panting for recognition of her talent, hoping her artwork would finally win an award. "

emotion mind attitude

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verb

To long for (something); to be eager for (something).

Examples :

"After years of hard work and saving, she was panting to finally buy her own house. "

emotion mind attitude

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verb

Of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence or rapidity; to palpitate.

Examples :

"After running to catch the bus, my heart was panting in my chest. "

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verb

To sigh; to flutter; to languish.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, she sat on the porch, panting for the cool evening breeze to relieve the summer heat. "

physiology body sensation

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verb

To heave, as the breast.

Examples :

"After running to catch the bus, Maria was panting, trying to catch her breath. "

physiology body sensation

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verb

To bulge and shrink successively, of iron hulls, etc.

Examples :

"After years of exposure to the relentless waves, the old ship's hull was visibly panting, its metal plates bulging and shrinking with each surge. "

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noun

The act of one who pants.

Examples :

"After the long race, the runner collapsed to the ground, his panting the only sound for a moment. "

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