Meaning of the word heave in English

What does heave mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heave

US /hiːv/
UK /hiːv/

Verb

1.

to move something heavy using a lot of effort:

Example:
He heaved the bag onto his shoulder.

Noun

1.

the act of throwing, pushing, or pulling something with a lot of effort:

Example:
They gave a great heave and rolled the boulder out of the way.
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