Definition of heave
Verbs
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
"She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do"
throw with great effort
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throw
propel through the air
rise and move, as in waves or billows
lift or elevate
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upheave
lift forcefully from beneath
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weigh anchor, weigh the anchor
heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing
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lift
take hold of something and move it to a different location
move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
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move
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
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lift
rise upward, as from pressure or moisture
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change surface
undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface
Nouns
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
- Synonyms:
- heaving
(geology) a horizontal dislocation
the act of lifting something with great effort
- Synonyms:
- heaving
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
"a bad case of the heaves"
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- retch
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spasm
(pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)
the act of raising something
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actuation, propulsion
the act of propelling
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