Definition of Heave
Heave
heave
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(verb)
to cause to swell or rise (rhythmically);
e.g. A chest will heave as the lungs rapidly intake and release air due to an intense exercise.
(verb)
to utter with obvious effort, or while taking deep breaths;
e.g. Each syllable came out on a heave as he struggled to catch his breath.
(verb)
(geology) to displace (something, e.g. a rock stratum or a mineral vein) especially by a fault;
e.g. They ran a projection and found that the earth would heave due to the impact of the explosion.
(verb)
to vomit;
e.g. He leaned over the side of the ship and heaved.
(verb)
to rise or become thrown or raised up;
e.g. She had to heave the books into her arms due to their hefty weight.
(verb)
an effort to pull, haul, or draw upon;
e.g. Each opposing side is supposed to heave and pull the rope during a game of tug-of-war.
(noun)
an act or instance of throwing;
e.g. Each student would heave the ball at their opponent in dodgeball.
(noun)
(veterinary medicine) chronic pulmonary emphysema of the horse resulting in difficult expiration, the heaving of the flanks, and a persistent cough;
e.g. The horse they bartered for ended up with heaves and was therefore unable to run in the races.
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