Read the dictionary definition of pant. All definitions for this word.
1. a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
1. she gave a gasp and fainted
2. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
1. he had a sharp crease in his trousers
3. the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)
4. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
1. The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
5. utter while panting, as if out of breath