Heaving — synonyms, definition

1. heaving (Noun)

heave panting

heaving (Noun) — An upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling). ex. "the heaving of waves on a rough sea"

heaving (Noun) — Breathing heavily (as after exertion).

heaving (Noun) — The act of lifting something with great effort.

heaving (Noun) — Throwing something heavy (with great effort). ex. "he was not good at heaving passes"

ascending ascension ascent breathing external respiration respiration rise rising throw ventilation

2. heaving (Verb)

Buckling billowing gagging gasping heaving up hefting hefting up puffing retching surging warping

heaving (Verb) — Utter a sound, as with obvious effort. ex. "She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do"

heaving (Verb) — Throw with great effort.

heaving (Verb) — Rise and move, as in waves or billows. ex. "The army heaved forward"

heaving (Verb) — Lift or elevate.

heaving (Verb) — Move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position.

heaving (Verb) — Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted.

heaving (Verb) — Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat.

heaving (Verb) — Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit.

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