heaving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
    heave.
    • the heaving of waves on a rough sea
  2. noun breathing heavily (as after exertion)
    panting.
  3. noun the act of lifting something with great effort
    heave.
  4. noun throwing something heavy (with great effort)
    heave.
    • he gave it a mighty heave
    • he was not good at heaving passes
  5. verb utter a sound, as with obvious effort
    heave.
    • She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do
  6. verb throw with great effort
    heave.
  7. verb rise and move, as in waves or billows
    surge; heave; billow.
    • The army surged forward
  8. verb lift or elevate
    heave up; heave; heft; heft up.
  9. verb move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
    heave.
    • The vessel hove into sight
  10. verb breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
    puff; gasp; heave; pant.
    • The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
  11. verb bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
    buckle; heave; warp.
    • The highway buckled during the heat wave
  12. verb make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
    gag; retch; heave.

WordNet


Heav"ing noun
Definitions
  1. A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing. Addison. Shak.

Webster 1913