hove Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb utter a sound, as with obvious effort
   heave.
   
   • She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do
2. verb throw with great effort
   heave.
   
3. verb rise and move, as in waves or billows
   surge; heave; billow.
   
   • The army surged forward
4. verb lift or elevate
   heave up; heave; heft; heft up.
   
5. verb move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
   heave.
   
   • The vessel hove into sight
6. verb breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
   puff; gasp; heave; pant.
   
   • The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
7. verb bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
   buckle; heave; warp.
   
   • The highway buckled during the heat wave
8. verb make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
   gag; retch; heave.
   

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