Definition of Heave
Heave
He·ave
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To lift or throw something with effort or force.
e.g. The weightlifter had to heave the heavy barbell over his head.
(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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