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gasp
verb
gasp
noun
last-gasp
adjective
last 1
determiner
Definition of
gasp noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
gasp
noun
/
ɡæsp
/
a quick deep breath, usually caused by a strong emotion
to give a
gasp of horror/surprise/relief
His breath came in short gasps.
IDIOM
your/the last gasp
the point at which you/something can no longer continue living, fighting, existing, etc.
see also
last-gasp
your last gasp
the last gasp
