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'heave' in a sentence

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heave noun

: 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

: 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.
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