an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling); the heaving of waves on a rough sea
[ Syn: heaving ]
(geology) a horizontal dislocation
the act of lifting something with great effort
[ Syn: heaving ]
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; a bad case of the heaves
[ Syn: retch ]
the act of raising something; he responded with a lift of his eyebrow; fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up
throwing something heavy (with great effort); he gave it a mighty heave; he was not good at heaving passes
[ Syn: heaving ]
heave (n.)
utter a sound, as with obvious effort; She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do'
throw with great effort
rise and move, as in waves or billows; The army surged forward
lift or elevate
move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position; The vessel hove into sight'
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; The highway buckled during the heat wave
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit