gasp
21gasp — [[t]gɑ͟ːsp, gæ̱sp[/t]] gasps, gasping, gasped 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A gasp is a short quick breath of air that you take in through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain. An audible gasp went round the court as the …
22gasp — 1 verb (I, T) 1 to breathe in suddenly, quickly, and in a way that can be heard, especially because you are surprised or afraid: “My leg! My leg!” he gasped. “I think it s broken!” (+ with): Ollie gasped with pain and slumped forward. (+ at): The …
23gasp — {{11}}gasp (n.) 1570s, from GASP (Cf. gasp) (v.). {{12}}gasp (v.) late 14c., gaspen, of uncertain origin, perhaps from O.N. geispa to yawn, or its Danish derivative gispe gasp, which probably are related to O.N. gapa (see GAPE (Cf. gape)).… …
24gasp — /gæsp / (say gasp), /gasp / (say gahsp) noun 1. a sudden, short breath; convulsive effort to breathe. 2. a short, convulsive utterance, especially as a result of fear or surprise. –verb (i) 3. to catch the breath, or struggle for breath, with… …
25gasp — gaspingly, adv. /gasp, gahsp/, n. 1. a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise. 2. a convulsive effort to breathe. 3. a short, convulsive utterance: the words came out in gasps. 4. last gasp, the point of death; dying: At his last …
26gasp — 01. I m feeling much better now, he [gasped], and then he died. 02. The children [gasped] in fright when the monster appeared on stage. 03. The old woman was clutching her hand to her chest, and [gasping] for breath. 04. The motor gave a last… …
27GASP — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Le gasp, un réflexe post mortem. G.A.S.P!! Fighters NEXTream, un jeu vidéo. Ce document provient de « http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/GASP ». Catégories :… …
28gasp — 1. noun /ˈɡæsp/ a) A short, sudden intake of breath. The audience gave a gasp of astonishment b) A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper). Im popping out for a gasp. 2 …
29gasp — verb 1》 catch one s breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment. ↘(gasp for) strain to obtain (air) by gasping. 2》 (be gasping for) Brit. informal be desperate to obtain or consume; crave: I m gasping for a drink! noun a… …
30gasp — [gɑːsp] verb [I] 1) to breathe in suddenly because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain He gasped as the freezing water hit his body.[/ex] 2) to make a violent effort to breathe because you need more air Laura coughed and spluttered as she… …
