HEAVING

/ˈhiːvɪŋ/ Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. noun an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling). — synonyms: heave
  2. noun breathing heavily (as after exertion). — synonyms: panting
  3. noun the act of lifting something with great effort. — synonyms: heave
  4. noun throwing something heavy (with great effort). — synonyms: heave

Examples

  • “We heaved the chest-of-drawers on to the second-floor landing.”
  • “The cap'n hove the body overboard.”
  • “Her chest heaved with emotion.”

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