noun🔗ShareSoulèvement, effortAn 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. "Après un effort massif, les déménageurs ont finalement réussi à faire passer le canapé par la porte.actionbodyenergyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSoulèvement, mouvement ascendant, gonflementAn 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. "Le soulèvement soudain de la terre pendant le tremblement de terre a causé des fissures sur le trottoir.physiologygeologyphysicsbodynatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéplacement 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. "Les géologues ont découvert un déplacement horizontal dans la veine de minerai, ce qui a considérablement affecté l'exploitation minière.geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHoule, mouvement 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. "La houle du ferry était importante, ce qui a donné le mal de mer aux passagers.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVomissement, haut-le-cœurAn effort to vomit; retching."After eating the spoiled tuna, she felt a sickening heave in her stomach. "Après avoir mangé le thon avarié, elle a ressenti un haut-le-cœur écœurant dans son estomac.medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCornage(only used attributively as in "heave line" or "heave horse") Broken wind in horses."The vet examined the horse, noting a slight heave. "Le vétérinaire a examiné le cheval, notant un léger cornage.animaldiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLancer, tir en clocheA forceful shot in which the ball follows a high trajectory"His last-second heave won the basketball game. "Son lancer à la dernière seconde a permis de gagner le match de basket.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulever, hisserTo 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."Nous avons hissé la commode sur le palier du deuxième étage.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJeter, lancerTo throw, cast."The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the table. "L'étudiant a jeté le manuel lourd sur la table.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMonter et descendre, se souleverTo rise and fall."Her chest heaved with emotion."Sa poitrine se soulevait sous le coup de l'émotion.bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉmettre, proférerTo utter with effort."She heaved a sigh and stared out of the window."Elle a poussé un soupir et a regardé par la fenêtre.communicationlanguagesoundbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHaler, hisserTo pull up with a rope or cable."Heave up the anchor there, boys!"Hissez l'ancre là-bas, les gars !nauticalsailingactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulever, hisserTo 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. "L'étudiant a dû hisser le manuel lourd sur l'étagère.actionnauticalvehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe soulever, s'éleverTo be thrown up or raised; to rise upward, as a tower or mound."The construction workers heaved the large bricks onto the scaffolding. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont soulevé les grosses briques sur l'échafaudage.actionphysiologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéplacer, refoulerTo displace (a vein, stratum)."The earthquake heaved the layers of soil in the hillside. "Le tremblement de terre a déplacé les couches de sol sur le flanc de la colline.geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulever, gonflerTo cause to swell or rise, especially in repeated exertions."The wind heaved the waves."Le vent a soulevé les vagues.actionbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulever, lancerTo move in a certain direction or into a certain position or situation."to heave the ship ahead"Soulever le navire vers l'avant.directionpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVomir, rendreTo retch, to make an effort to vomit; to vomit."The smell of the old cheese was enough to make you heave."L'odeur du vieux fromage suffisait à vous faire vomir.medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulever, hisser, forcerTo make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult."The student heaved the heavy textbook onto the shelf. "L'étudiant souleva le manuel lourd sur l'étagère.actionbodyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePiller, volerTo rob; to steal from; to plunder."The gang of bullies would heave lunch money from the younger kids every day after school. "Le gang de brutes volait l'argent du déjeuner aux plus jeunes tous les jours après l'école.lawpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading