Definition & Meaning of "heave"

to utter something with visible effort, often accompanied by a deep breath or strain

to throw or hurl something forcefully, often with great effort or exertion

to try to throw up or vomit

to move upward and downward in a rhythmic or spasmodic manner

to breathe rapidly and laboriously, often due to exhaustion, exertion, or excitement

to move a vessel, often using physical effort or mechanical means to change its position, direction, or speed

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

throwing something heavy (with great effort)

the act of lifting something with great effort

the act of raising something

an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting