definition of
continuant

[1] #1 continuant n. [continuant consonant] consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract. wn

[2] #2 continuant s. [fricative, sibilant, spirant, strident] of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as 'f', 's', 'z', or 'th' in both 'thin' and 'then'). wn