Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Heave.
How to pronounce heave:
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Heave - as a noun
An upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
Example: "The heaving of waves on a rough sea"
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heaving14(geology) a horizontal dislocation
An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
Example: "A bad case of the heaves"
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retch10The act of raising something
Example: "He responded with a lift of his eyebrow"
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lift7raise5Throwing something heavy (with great effort)
Example: "He gave it a mighty heave"
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heaving14Heave - as a verb
Utter a sound, as with obvious effort
Example: "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
Example: "The army surged forward"
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billow11surge6Lift or elevate
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heave upheft10heft upHypernyms (Closely Related)
lift7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
Example: "The vessel hove into sight"
Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Example: "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
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gasp7pant6puff12Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
Example: "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
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buckle14warp9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change surfaceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The heave of the ship made me feel nauseous."
"I let out a deep heave as I lifted the heavy box."
"The heave of his chest indicated his exhaustion."
"The boat rocked with each heave of the waves."
"The heave of her shoulders showed her despair."
Word Game Points
Is HEAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heave is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HEAVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is HEAVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heave is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHEAVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is HEAVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heave is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHEAVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
