nounπShareAn 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. "actionbodyenergyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn 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. "physiologygeologyphysicsbodynatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn effort to vomit; retching."After eating the spoiled tuna, she felt a sickening heave in her stomach. "medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(only used attributively as in "heave line" or "heave horse") Broken wind in horses."The vet examined the horse, noting a slight heave. "animaldiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA forceful shot in which the ball follows a high trajectory"His last-second heave won the basketball game. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw, cast."The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the table. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rise and fall."Her chest heaved with emotion."bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter with effort."She heaved a sigh and stared out of the window."communicationlanguagesoundbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull up with a rope or cable."Heave up the anchor there, boys!"nauticalsailingactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "actionnauticalvehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be thrown up or raised; to rise upward, as a tower or mound."The construction workers heaved the large bricks onto the scaffolding. "actionphysiologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo displace (a vein, stratum)."The earthquake heaved the layers of soil in the hillside. "geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to swell or rise, especially in repeated exertions."The wind heaved the waves."actionbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move in a certain direction or into a certain position or situation."to heave the ship ahead"directionpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo retch, to make an effort to vomit; to vomit."The smell of the old cheese was enough to make you heave."medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult."The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the shelf. "actionbodyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rob; to steal from; to plunder."The gang of bullies would heave lunch money from the younger kids every day after school. "lawpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading