Definition: a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
Usage: she gave a gasp and fainted
Similar words: breathing in, inhalation, inspiration, intake, aspiration
Definition: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Synonyms: heave, puff, gasp, pant
Definition: breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Usage: The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily