noun🔗ShareHeben, WuchtenAn effort to raise something, such as a weight or one's own body, or to move something heavy."After a massive heave, the movers finally got the sofa through the doorway. "Nach einem massiven Heben brachten die Umzugshelfer das Sofa endlich durch die Tür.actionbodyenergyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHeben, Anheben, WölbungAn upward motion; a rising; a swell or distention, as of the breast in difficult breathing, of the waves, of the earth in an earthquake, etc."The sudden heave of the earth during the earthquake caused cracks in the sidewalk. "Das plötzliche Heben der Erde während des Erdbebens verursachte Risse im Bürgersteig.physiologygeologyphysicsbodynatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschiebungA horizontal dislocation in a metallic lode, taking place at an intersection with another lode."The geologists discovered a heave in the ore vein, which significantly impacted the mining operation. "Die Geologen entdeckten eine Verschiebung in der Erzader, die sich erheblich auf den Bergbaubetrieb auswirkte.geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHeben, Auf- und AbbewegungThe measure of extent to which a nautical vessel goes up and down in a short period of time. Compare pitch."The ferry's heave was significant, making the passengers feel seasick. "Das Heben der Fähre war erheblich, was die Passagiere seekrank machte.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWürgen, ErbrechenAn effort to vomit; retching."After eating the spoiled tuna, she felt a sickening heave in her stomach. "Nachdem sie den verdorbenen Thunfisch gegessen hatte, verspürte sie einen ekelerregenden Würgereiz in ihrem Magen.medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKehlkopfpfeifen(only used attributively as in "heave line" or "heave horse") Broken wind in horses."The vet examined the horse, noting a slight heave. "Der Tierarzt untersuchte das Pferd und stellte ein leichtes Kehlkopfpfeifen fest.animaldiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWurf, hoher SchussA forceful shot in which the ball follows a high trajectory"His last-second heave won the basketball game. "Sein Wurf in letzter Sekunde gewann das Basketballspiel.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeben, wuchtenTo lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing)."We heaved the chest-of-drawers on to the second-floor landing."Wir wuchteten die Kommode auf den Flur im zweiten Stock.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerfen, schleudernTo throw, cast."The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the table. "Der Schüler warf das schwere Lehrbuch auf den Tisch.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich heben und senken, auf und ab gehenTo rise and fall."Her chest heaved with emotion."Ihre Brust hob und senkte sich vor Aufregung.bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusstoßen, hervorstoßenTo utter with effort."She heaved a sigh and stared out of the window."Sie stieß einen Seufzer aus und starrte aus dem Fenster.communicationlanguagesoundbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHochziehen, hissenTo pull up with a rope or cable."Heave up the anchor there, boys!"Holt den Anker hoch, Jungs!nauticalsailingactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeben, wuchtenTo lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards."The student had to heave the heavy textbook onto the shelf. "Der Schüler musste das schwere Lehrbuch auf das Regal wuchten.actionnauticalvehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich erheben, aufsteigenTo be thrown up or raised; to rise upward, as a tower or mound."The construction workers heaved the large bricks onto the scaffolding. "Die Bauarbeiter hoben die großen Ziegel auf das Gerüst.actionphysiologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschieben, verlagernTo displace (a vein, stratum)."The earthquake heaved the layers of soil in the hillside. "Das Erdbeben verschob die Bodenschichten am Hang.geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeben, wölbenTo cause to swell or rise, especially in repeated exertions."The wind heaved the waves."Der Wind wölbte die Wellen.actionbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich bewegen, wuchtenTo move in a certain direction or into a certain position or situation."to heave the ship ahead"Das Schiff nach vorne wuchten.directionpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich übergeben, erbrechenTo retch, to make an effort to vomit; to vomit."The smell of the old cheese was enough to make you heave."Der Geruch des alten Käses war genug, um dich zum Erbrechen zu bringen.medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeben, wuchten, stemmenTo make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult."The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the shelf. "Der Schüler wuchtete das schwere Lehrbuch ins Regal.actionbodyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusrauben, plündernTo rob; to steal from; to plunder."The gang of bullies would heave lunch money from the younger kids every day after school. "Die Bande von Schlägern plünderte jeden Tag nach der Schule das Taschengeld der jüngeren Kinder.lawpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading