26984 words

heave

9 definitions • 9 examples
1
to move something heavy using a lot of effort:

Examples:

He heaved the bag onto his shoulder.
He cleared a space, heaving boxes out of the way.
2
to throw something forcefully, especially something large and heavy:

Examples:

She picked up a heavy book and heaved it at him.
3
If something heaves, it makes one or more large movements up and down:

Examples:

As the wind increased, the deck of the ship began to heave beneath his feet.
4
to feel as if you are going to vomit:

Examples:

The smell of the fish made me/my stomach heave.
5
the act of throwing, pushing, or pulling something with a lot of effort:

Examples:

give a heave They gave a great heave and rolled the boulder out of the way.
6
to pull, push, lift, or throw something heavy:

Examples:

[ T always + adv/prep ] He leaned his weight against the door and heaved it open.
7
If something heaves, it moves up and down:

Examples:

[ I ] After the race she was covered in sweat, her chest heaving.
8
to feel as if you are going to vomit, or to vomit
9
the act of pulling, pushing, lifting, or throwing something with a lot of effort:

Examples:

With a great heave, they rolled the boulder out of the way.

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