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heaving

/hɛvɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does heaving mean?

verb

Past tense of 'heave', to lift or throw something with a sudden, forceful movement, or to breathe heavily, often with a sense of effort or exertion.

Example

"The sailor was heaving the heavy anchor onto the deck."

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