heave — To lift or pull something heavy with great effort, or to throw something with force. Can also mean to rise and fall rhythmically, like breathing heavily.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To lift or pull something heavy with great effort, or to throw something with force. Can also mean to rise and fall rhythmically, like breathing heavily.
Pronunciation (IPA): /hiːv/
Korean meaning: 힘껏 들어올리다, 던지다, (숨을) 헐떡이다
Korean pronunciation: 히브 (강세: 히)
Example Sentences
- The pirate captain ordered his crew to heave the treasure chest aboard.
- After eating 10 hamburgers, Bob's stomach began to heave ominously.
- The old sailor could heave anchor faster than men half his age.
heave
VERB//hiːv//
To lift or pull something heavy with great effort, or to throw something with force. Can also mean to rise and fall rhythmically, like breathing heavily.
To lift or pull something heavy with great effort, or to throw something with force. Can also mean to rise and fall rhythmically, like breathing heavily.
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Heave with all your might, never leave until you achieve!
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Origin
From Old English 'hebban' meaning 'to lift up or raise,' sharing the same Germanic root as German 'heben.' Originally used in maritime contexts for hauling up ships or heavy cargo.
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“The pirate captain ordered his crew to heave the treasure chest aboard.”
“After eating 10 hamburgers, Bob's stomach began to heave ominously.”
“The old sailor could heave anchor faster than men half his age.”
“She tried to heave the wedding cake, but it was too beautiful to throw at her ex.”
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