pant - noun

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

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

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

pant - verb

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
• utter while panting, as if out of breath

pant - thesaurus

gasp   heave   puff   trouser