Gasp is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for GASP in dictionary:

VERB:
• to breathe convulsively
• strain to obtain (air) by gasping
• be desperate to obtain or consume; crave
• draw in breath sharply or with difficulty
• To open the mouth wide in catching the breath, or in laborious respiration; to labor for breath; to respire convulsively; to pant violently.
• To pant with eagerness; to show vehement desire.
• To emit or utter with gasps; -- with forth, out, away, etc.
• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
• catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment
• say (something) while catching one's breath
NOUN:
• a convulsive catching of breath
• The act of opening the mouth convulsively to catch the breath; a labored respiration; a painful catching of the breath.
• a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
• convulsive intake of breath

Words related to GASP

gasped10 gaspier10 gaspiest11 gaspiness12 gaspinesses14 gasping11 gaspingly16 gaspings12 gasps8 gaspy11

How to use GASP in a sentence

• She tried to lift him to a sitting position, but with a convulsive gasp he died in her arms.
• I gave a gasp and pulled off more cushions, then I fell on my knees, struck down by the greatest horror which a man can feel.
• Five times he fired at twenty paces, and when Sandy went up to look at the knot he gave a gasp.
• With a gasp that was a sob, Dorn shrank flat against the wall, staring into the fading circle, feeling a creep of paralysis.
• Fink-Nottle informs me that he heard a species of whistling gasp, and, looking round, observed the man crouching against the railings with his hands over his face.
• The sudden challenge, her sudden discovery that he knew, made Dorothea gasp.
• Though many heads of hair were shorn, and many fine beards reaped that day, yet several still held out, and vowed to defend their sacred hair to the last gasp of their breath.
• I had hardly struck the floor when four pairs of heavy boots thundered down the stairs just outside the door, and I heard a gasp from the startled tutor.
• Montrose gave a gasp of dismay, while Maud flushed painfully.
• The minister opened his mouth to proceed with the ceremony, shut it again with a little gasp.
• The setting was admirable and brought forth immediate applause form the audience, under which Hermia hid her gasp of dismay.
• The smother of snow was on them, and they could only dive for their sleeping-bags with a gasp.
• The siege lasted on until July, when the garrison, at the last gasp, offered to surrender, unless the town were relieved within fifteen days.
• There was a general gasp, a silence, and then a chorus of admiration.
• With a little gasp of returning hope, Lightfoot waded along until the water began to grow deeper again.
• Therefore when I say that I distinctly heard a gasp, followed by heavy difficult breathing, over the telephone, I must beg for credence.
• There was a gasp in her voice which startled her own ears.
• Elsie could not help uttering a little gasp of relief.
• Who would not cheat barrier and customs, and feel all the better for the deed? To the misgivings were added a gasp of astonishment.
• She started, blinked, drew a long breath, and woke with a frightened gasp.
• With a gasp I realized that I was over the brink at last, stumbling and falling into the pit which has no bottom.
• She gave a little choked gasp, and her blue eyes stared up at him, wide and startled.
• Marie admitted her with only a little gasp of surprise.
• The other made an effort to answer, but his reply was hardly more than a gasp.
• She did not interrupt him with cry or gasp, but her expression changed many times.
• Now Havelok hove up the stone over his head, and a sort of gasp went up from the crowd below.
• Tilda, coming up with him, stood still for a moment, stared, and caught her breath with a little gasp of dismay.
• She gave another gasp, and with that her presence of mind returned.
• Then the sailor nearest Ensign Dave Darrin fell to the ground with a stifled gasp.
• These movements were continued for about three minutes, and then Bill gave a short, faint gasp.
• Rashleigh gave one panting gasp, and fell back in his seat.
• The stale baked air of the place almost made them gasp.

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