heaving

When something is heaving, it is moving and shaking a lot. The waves are heaving, and so is the ship.

  • The boat was heaving so much, it was difficult to stay on top of it.

  • The crowd was heaving with excitement, and it was hard to hear anything.

Definition of heaving

noun

the act of lifting something with great effort

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heave

noun

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

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heave

noun

throwing something heavy (with great effort)

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heave

noun

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

Synonyms:

panting

Nearby Words

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Example Sentences for heaving

  • 1

    But in a bibliography, you heave to use the nominative.

  • 2

    Heave is the measured horizontal offset of the fault.

  • 3

    The Germans heave a sigh of relief at the weather.

  • 4

    The beaches in this coastal city are heaving with holidaymakers.

  • 5

    Frost heaving is the most common form of cryoturbation.

  • 6

    The heaving line is then pulled up to the top of the gorge.

  • 7

    The steep slopes of the mountains show the vertical heave of the earth.

  • 8

    Can someone clarify the different with frost heaving or merge the articles

  • 9

    In Australia, the internet buckling under heave usage for the holidays it seems.

  • 10

    The heaving, vigorous crowd of shoppers in the markets simply stood still.