heaving (n.)

  1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling); the heaving of waves on a rough sea

    [ Syn: heave ]

  2. breathing heavily (as after exertion)

    [ Syn: panting ]

  3. the act of lifting something with great effort

    [ Syn: heave ]

  4. throwing something heavy (with great effort); he gave it a mighty heave; he was not good at heaving passes

    [ Syn: heave ]

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