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heave

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An effort to raise something, such as a weight or one's own body, or to move something heavy.

Examples :

"After a massive heave, the movers finally got the sofa through the doorway. "

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An 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.

Examples :

"The sudden heave of the earth during the earthquake caused cracks in the sidewalk. "

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A horizontal dislocation in a metallic lode, taking place at an intersection with another lode.

Examples :

"The geologists discovered a heave in the ore vein, which significantly impacted the mining operation. "

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The measure of extent to which a nautical vessel goes up and down in a short period of time. Compare pitch.

Examples :

"The ferry's heave was significant, making the passengers feel seasick. "

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An effort to vomit; retching.

Examples :

"After eating the spoiled tuna, she felt a sickening heave in her stomach. "

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(only used attributively as in "heave line" or "heave horse") Broken wind in horses.

Examples :

"The vet examined the horse, noting a slight heave. "

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A forceful shot in which the ball follows a high trajectory

Examples :

"His last-second heave won the basketball game. "

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To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).

Examples :

"We heaved the chest-of-drawers on to the second-floor landing."

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To throw, cast.

Examples :

"The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the table. "

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To rise and fall.

Examples :

"Her chest heaved with emotion."

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To utter with effort.

Examples :

"She heaved a sigh and stared out of the window."

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To pull up with a rope or cable.

Examples :

"Heave up the anchor there, boys!"

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To lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.

Examples :

"The student had to heave the heavy textbook onto the shelf. "

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To be thrown up or raised; to rise upward, as a tower or mound.

Examples :

"The construction workers heaved the large bricks onto the scaffolding. "

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To displace (a vein, stratum).

Examples :

"The earthquake heaved the layers of soil in the hillside. "

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To cause to swell or rise, especially in repeated exertions.

Examples :

"The wind heaved the waves."

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To move in a certain direction or into a certain position or situation.

Examples :

"to heave the ship ahead"

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To retch, to make an effort to vomit; to vomit.

Examples :

"The smell of the old cheese was enough to make you heave."

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To make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.

Examples :

"The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the shelf. "

action body energy

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To rob; to steal from; to plunder.

Examples :

"The gang of bullies would heave lunch money from the younger kids every day after school. "

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