pant

A short labored intake of breath with the mouth open.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately.

The noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine).

Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted.

“The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily”

Utter while panting, as if out of breath.