heaving Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
heave.
- the heaving of waves on a rough sea
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noun breathing heavily (as after exertion)
panting.
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noun the act of lifting something with great effort
heave.
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noun throwing something heavy (with great effort)
heave.
- he gave it a mighty heave
- he was not good at heaving passes
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verb utter a sound, as with obvious effort
heave.
- She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do
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verb throw with great effort
heave.
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verb rise and move, as in waves or billows
surge; heave; billow.
- The army surged forward
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verb lift or elevate
heave up; heave; heft; heft up.
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verb move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
heave.
- The vessel hove into sight
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verb breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
puff; gasp; heave; pant.
- The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
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verb bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
buckle; heave; warp.
- The highway buckled during the heat wave
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verb make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
gag; retch; heave.
WordNet
Heav"ing noun
Definitions
A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing. Addison. Shak.