heave
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(noun) an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling). Synonyms: heaving. Examples: "The heaving of waves on a rough sea."
Noun Definition 1
(noun) an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting. Synonyms: retch. Examples: "A bad case of the heaves."
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(noun) the act of raising something. Synonyms: lift, raise. Examples: "He responded with a lift of his eyebrow." "Fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up."
Noun Definition 5
(noun) throwing something heavy (with great effort). Synonyms: heaving. Examples: "He gave it a mighty heave." "He was not good at heaving passes."
Noun Definition 6
(verb) utter a sound, as with obvious effort. Examples: "She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do."
Verb Definition 1
(verb) rise and move, as in waves or billows. Synonyms: billow, surge. Examples: "The army surged forward."
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(verb) move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position. Examples: "The vessel hove into sight."
Verb Definition 5
(verb) breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted. Synonyms: pant, puff, gasp. Examples: "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily."
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(verb) bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat. Synonyms: buckle, warp. Examples: "The highway buckled during the heat wave."
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