heave
heave
hiv
hiv
British pronunciation
/hˈiːv/

Definition & Meaning of "heave"in English

to heave
01

to lift upward, often with a significant amount of effort or force

Transitive: to heave sb/sth | to heave sb/sth somewhere
to heave definition and meaning
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After hours of hard work, the construction team managed to heave the massive boulder onto the truck for transport.
With a collective effort, the sailors began to heave the anchor out of the water, preparing the ship to set sail.
02

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

Transitive: to heave a sigh
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Exhausted from the climb, he heaved a sigh of relief when he finally reached the mountaintop.
She heaved a heavy sigh as she contemplated the enormity of the task before her.
03

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

Transitive: to heave sth somewhere
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The sailor heaved the anchor overboard, sending it plunging into the depths of the sea.
With all his strength, he heaved the boulder off the cliff, watching it tumble down into the valley below.
04

to try to throw up or vomit

Intransitive
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After eating the spoiled food, he felt nauseous and began to heave uncontrollably.
The strong smell of the garbage made her heave, but she managed to control her gag reflex.
05

to move upward and downward in a rhythmic or spasmodic manner

Intransitive
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The ship heaved gently as it rode the ocean waves.
With each breath, the wounded soldier 's chest heaved with pain.
06

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

Intransitive
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After running a marathon, he was heaving heavily, trying to catch his breath.
The dog heaved after chasing the ball relentlessly around the park.
07

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

Transitive: to heave a vessel somewhere
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With the engines at full throttle, the tugboat heaved the massive tanker away from the dock.
The captain instructed the crew to heave the ship starboard to avoid colliding with the oncoming vessel.
Heave
01

(geology) a horizontal dislocation

02

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

03

throwing something heavy (with great effort)

04

the act of lifting something with great effort

05

the act of raising something

06

an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

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