noun🔗ShareLevantamiento, esfuerzoAn 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. "Después de un gran esfuerzo, los mudanzas finalmente lograron pasar el sofá por la puerta.actionbodyenergyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElevación, hinchazón, oleajeAn 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. "La repentina elevación de la tierra durante el terremoto causó grietas en la acera.physiologygeologyphysicsbodynatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesplazamiento horizontalA 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. "Los geólogos descubrieron un desplazamiento horizontal en la veta de mineral, lo que impactó significativamente la operación minera.geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMovimiento verticalThe 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. "El movimiento vertical del ferry fue significativo, lo que hizo que los pasajeros se sintieran mareados.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArcada, esfuerzo por vomitarAn effort to vomit; retching."After eating the spoiled tuna, she felt a sickening heave in her stomach. "Después de comer el atún en mal estado, sintió una arcada repugnante en el estómago.medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRonquera(only used attributively as in "heave line" or "heave horse") Broken wind in horses."The vet examined the horse, noting a slight heave. "El veterinario examinó el caballo, notando una ligera ronquera.animaldiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLanzamiento altoA forceful shot in which the ball follows a high trajectory"His last-second heave won the basketball game. "Su lanzamiento en el último segundo ganó el partido de baloncesto.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar, alzarTo 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."Levantamos la cómoda hasta el rellano del segundo piso.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar, arrojarTo throw, cast."The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the table. "El estudiante arrojó el pesado libro de texto sobre la mesa.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSubir y bajarTo rise and fall."Her chest heaved with emotion."Su pecho subía y bajaba con la emoción.bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmitir, proferirTo utter with effort."She heaved a sigh and stared out of the window."Ella emitió un suspiro y miró por la ventana.communicationlanguagesoundbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIzar, levantarTo pull up with a rope or cable."Heave up the anchor there, boys!"¡Icen el ancla, muchachos!nauticalsailingactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar, izarTo 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. "El estudiante tuvo que levantar el pesado libro de texto sobre la estantería.actionnauticalvehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareElevarse, alzarseTo be thrown up or raised; to rise upward, as a tower or mound."The construction workers heaved the large bricks onto the scaffolding. "Los trabajadores de la construcción alzaron los grandes ladrillos sobre el andamio.actionphysiologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesplazar, moverTo displace (a vein, stratum)."The earthquake heaved the layers of soil in the hillside. "El terremoto desplazó las capas de tierra en la ladera.geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar, hincharTo cause to swell or rise, especially in repeated exertions."The wind heaved the waves."El viento levantó las olas.actionbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar, lanzarTo move in a certain direction or into a certain position or situation."to heave the ship ahead"Levantar el barco hacia adelante.directionpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVomitar, arrojarTo retch, to make an effort to vomit; to vomit."The smell of the old cheese was enough to make you heave."El olor del queso viejo era suficiente para hacerte vomitar.medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar, izar, esforzarseTo make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult."The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the shelf. "El estudiante levantó el pesado libro de texto sobre la estantería.actionbodyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar, saquearTo rob; to steal from; to plunder."The gang of bullies would heave lunch money from the younger kids every day after school. "La pandilla de matones robaba el dinero del almuerzo a los niños más pequeños todos los días después de la escuela.lawpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading