Definitions for heaving

Definitions for (noun) heaving

Main entry: heave, heaving

Definition: throwing something heavy (with great effort)

Usage: he gave it a mighty heave; he was not good at heaving passes


Main entry: heave, heaving

Definition: the act of lifting something with great effort


Main entry: heaving, panting

Definition: breathing heavily (as after exertion)


Main entry: heave, heaving

Definition: an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

Usage: the heaving of waves on a rough sea


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