heave


Meanings

  • an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling);
  • (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;
  • throwing something heavy (with great effort);
    • "he gave it a mighty heave"
  • 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;
  • lift or elevate
  • move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position;
  • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted;
  • bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat;
  • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
  • HEAVE v HEAVED HOVE, HEAVING, HEAVES to lift forcefully


Scrabble Score: 11

heave is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

heave is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

heave is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 11

heave is a valid Words With Friends word