heaving

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Heave Source: opted

2. n. A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing. Source: opted

3. n. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) Source: wordnet

4. n. breathing heavily (as after exertion) Source: wordnet

5. n. the act of lifting something with great effort Source: wordnet

6. n. throwing something heavy (with great effort) Source: wordnet

7. A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing. Addison. Shak. Source: webster

8. A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing.Addison. Shak. Source: adambom

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 Source: ecdict

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