Heave Definition & Meaning
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"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"
- throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes"
- 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"
- bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
- make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
"Heave" in song lyrics
See how heave is used in real songs:
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"Yo I'm ready to heave"
7L & Esoteric — Word Association -
"Sickening with the lyrics, I take you through it with nothing like a dry heave"
Buddha Monk & Da Manchuz f/ Popa Chief — Pow Wow -
"She hit it like a pro, didn't choke, didn't heave"
Eightball & MJG — Alwayz
Words that rhyme with heave
Usage tips for "heave"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "heave" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for heave to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does heave mean?
- 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"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up" throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave
- What part of speech is heave?
- Heave is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does heave have?
- Heave has 14 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).