Definition of Heave

  • 1. An upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) Noun
  • 2. (geology) a horizontal dislocation Noun
  • 3. The act of lifting something with great effort Noun
  • 4. An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting Noun
  • 5. The act of raising something Noun
  • 6. Throwing something heavy (with great effort) Noun
  • 7. Utter a sound, as with obvious effort Verb
  • 8. Throw with great effort Verb
  • 9. Rise and move, as in waves or billows Verb
  • 10. Lift or elevate Verb
  • 11. Move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position Verb
  • 12. Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted Verb
  • 13. Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat Verb
  • 14. Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit Verb

Morphology of "heave"

  • hove

Synonyms for word "heave"

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Hyponims for word "heave"