Heave
Pronunciation: /ˈhiːv/
Heave (verb)
- to lift or pull something heavy with a lot of effort.
- to throw something with a lot of force.
- to move up and down repeatedly, like waves.
Examples
- They heave the heavy box onto the truck.
- We heave the old sofa up the stairs.
Common collocations: heave a sigh, heave a load, heave a stone, heave a ball, heave with emotion
Heave (noun)
- a strong movement to lift or pull something heavy.
- an up and down movement, like waves in the sea.
Examples
- With a heave, they moved the piano.
- The heave of the crate required teamwork.