Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A convulsive effort of breathing.
- Convulsive; spasmodic, as violent breathing.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Present participle of
gasp . - noun The act by which one
gasps .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word gasping.
Examples
-
And so, in gasping and bitter sweat, these sons of
CHAPTER I 2010
-
The crickets ceased from their sing-song chant, the wildfowl from their squabbling, and the raven croak broke midmost and died away in gasping silence.
-
Worn and mentally gasping from the experience, I greeted the other minds, and then made my report to the Many.
365 tomorrows » 2009 » January : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2009
-
Two hours ago, Pete had been pulled gasping from a tank of jelly.
365 tomorrows » 2008 » April : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2008
-
The roan was unconscious, her breath coming in gasping snorts.
-
I collapsed there, gasping from the pain of walking on my ruined leg.
365 tomorrows » 2007 » February : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2007
-
It was only when I was on the second sachet and gleefully exhorting the recalcitrant bubbling cauldron to cleanse thyself, that the Gamekeeper ran in gasping and flung all the windows open.
-
It was only when I was on the second sachet and gleefully exhorting the recalcitrant bubbling cauldron to cleanse thyself, that the Gamekeeper ran in gasping and flung all the windows open.
Bottoming the house 2007
-
It was only when I was on the second sachet and gleefully exhorting the recalcitrant bubbling cauldron to cleanse thyself, that the Gamekeeper ran in gasping and flung all the windows open.
Bottoming the house 2007
-
Ellyn rolled over to Purceon's side, her breath coming in short, gasping fits.
Bloodlines Coleman, Loren L. 1999
GHibbs commented on the word gasping
My adjectival use: 'He threw the gasping fish back into the water.'
August 22, 2011