heave meaning | definition of heave at WebDictionary.co.uk

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

(geology) a horizontal dislocation

the act of lifting something with great effort

an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; "a bad case of the heaves"

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"

(verb) 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

Meaning of heave