Dictionary definition · heave
noun
- an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)"the heaving of waves on a rough sea"
- (geology) a horizontal dislocation
- the act of lifting something with great effort
- an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting"a bad case of the heaves"
- the act of raising something"he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"
- throwing something heavy (with great effort)"he gave it a mighty heave"
verb
- utter a sound, as with obvious effort"She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do"
- throw with great effort
- rise and move, as in waves or billows"The army surged forward"
- lift or elevate
- move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position"The vessel hove into sight"
- breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted"The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).