Thesaurus: heaving

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Heave
2. n. A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing.
3. n. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
4. n. breathing heavily (as after exertion)
5. n. the act of lifting something with great effort
6. n. throwing something heavy (with great effort)
7. A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing. Addison. Shak.
8. A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing.Addison. Shak.
9. n:100 n an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) n breathing heavily (as after exertion) n the act of lifting something with great effort n throwing something heavy (with great effort) v utter a sound, as with obvious effort v throw with great effort v rise and move, as in waves or billows v lift or elevate v move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position v breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted v bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat v make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit