'heave' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'heave' with 2 example sentences.
- heave noun
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: an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
: (geology) a horizontal dislocation
: the act of lifting something with great effort
: an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
: the act of raising something
: throwing something heavy (with great effort)
- heave verb
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: utter a sound, as with obvious effort
: throw with great effort
: rise and move, as in waves or billows
: lift or elevate
: move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
: breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
: bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
: make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
This ship is outfitted with a windlass to heave up the anchor.
She heaved a sigh of relief when she heard the good news.