heave

/hiv/ nounverb
5 letters1 syllable11 points in Scrabble®11 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS14
NOUN
1

The act of lifting something with great effort.

2

(geology) a horizontal dislocation.

3

The act of raising something.

4

An upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling).

5

An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting.

“a bad case of the heaves”

6

Throwing something heavy (with great effort).

“he gave it a mighty heave”

VERB
1

Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted.

2

Move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position.

3

Throw with great effort.

4

Utter a sound, as with obvious effort.

“She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do”

5

Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit.

6

Rise and move, as in waves or billows.

7

Lift or elevate.

8

Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat.

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Words With Friends®11 points
Double word22 points
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Starts & ends withH … E
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