heave
//hiːv//
Verb
heaveInfinitive
heavePresent tense
heavedPast tense
heavedPast participle
heavingPresent participle
heavesThird-person singular
1
To lift or haul something heavy with great effort.
We heaved the heavy boxes onto the truck.
2
To rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically, as the chest or waves.
Her chest heaved as she tried to catch her breath after the race.
3
To throw something heavy with effort.
He heaved the heavy bag onto the truck.
4
To make an effort to vomit; to retch.
The terrible smell made her heave.
Noun
1
An act of heaving; a strong pull or lift.
With one strong heave, he lifted the heavy box onto the shelf.
2
A rising and falling motion, especially of the sea or chest.
The gentle heave of the ocean waves lulled her to sleep.