Gasps - English meaning

verb

(of wind) move creating an air current.

Usage examples:

A cold breeze was blowing in off the sea

noun

A strong wind.

Usage examples:

We're in for a bit of a blow

noun

A powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object.

Usage examples:

He received a blow to the skull

noun

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.

Usage examples:

I was gasping for breath

noun

The air that you take into and let out of your lungs

Usage examples:

[ c usually sing ] she drew/took a deep breath., [ u ] he seemed a little out of breath (= to be br…

verb

(of a person or animal) have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.

Usage examples:

Willie choked on a mouthful of tea

noun

A valve in the carburettor of a petrol engine that is used to reduce the amount of air in the fuel mixture when the engine is started.

Usage examples:

An automatic choke

noun

The inedible mass of silky fibres at the centre of a globe artichoke.

Usage examples:

Cut the artichokes in half and remove the hairy inner choke and any hard leaves, leaving only the t…

noun

The action of ejecting semen from the body.

noun

The act of ejaculating

noun

A sudden cry or remark expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain.

Usage examples:

An exclamation of amazement

noun

A word that expresses sudden pain, surprise, anger, excitement, happiness, or other emotion

Usage examples:

"ouch," "hey," and "wow" are exclamations., exclamations of delight

verb

Swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly.

Usage examples:

He gulped down the last of his coffee

noun

An act of gulping food or drink.

Usage examples:

She finished her drink in one gulp

verb

To eat or drink food or liquid quickly by swallowing it in large amounts

Usage examples:

[ t ] ray gulped the last of his coffee and pushed back his chair., [ i ] "i find this a very confu…

verb

Lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort.

Usage examples:

She heaved the sofa back into place

noun

An act of heaving.

Usage examples:

With that last heave, maurice's anchor wrenched clear of the mud

verb

To pull, push, lift, or throw something heavy

Usage examples:

[ t always + adv/prep ] he leaned his weight against the door and heaved it open., [ i ] after the …

noun

The action of inhaling or breathing in.

Usage examples:

The inhalation of airborne particles

noun

The action of breathing air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

Usage examples:

Smoke inhalation two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation., in yoga, movement of the arms…

noun

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Usage examples:

Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration

verb

Breathe with short, quick breaths, typically from exertion or excitement.

Usage examples:

He was panting when he reached the top

noun

A short, quick breath.

Usage examples:

Robyn was breathing rather fast, in shallow pants

noun

Underpants or knickers.

noun

A short, explosive burst of breath or wind.

Usage examples:

A puff of wind swung the weathercock round

verb

Breathe in repeated short gasps.

Usage examples:

Exercises that make you puff

verb

Breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, as a result of obstruction in the air passages.

Usage examples:

The illness often leaves her wheezing

noun

A wheezing sound.

Usage examples:

I talk with a wheeze

verb

To make a noise while breathing because of some breathing difficulty

Usage examples:

Since i started exercising regularly, i no longer wheeze when i run for a train.