What is the meaning of the word "heave"?
Definitions:
-
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
noun
- a bad case of the heaves
- a bad case of the heaves
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throwing something heavy with great effort
noun
- We gave it a mighty heave over the side of the ship.
- We gave it a mighty heave over the side of the ship.
-
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
verb
- They heaved a deep sigh when they saw the list of things to do.
- They heaved a deep sigh when they saw the list of things to do.