heaving

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noun

1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) (Freq. 1)
- the heaving of waves on a rough sea
• Syn:
heave
• Derivationally related forms:
heave, heave (for: heave)
• Hypernyms:
rise, rising, ascent, ascension
2. breathing heavily (as after exertion)
• Syn:
panting
• Derivationally related forms:
heave, pant (for: panting)
• Hypernyms:
breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation
3. the act of lifting something with great effort
• Syn:
heave
• Derivationally related forms:
heave, heave (for: heave)
• Hypernyms:
rise, ascent, ascension, ascending
4. throwing something heavy (with great effort)
- he gave it a mighty heave
- he was not good at heaving passes
• Syn:
heave
• Derivationally related forms:
heave, heave (for: heave)
• Hypernyms:
throw