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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

heavings

/hɛvɪŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does heavings mean?

noun

Heavings refer to the act of heaving or the state of being heaved, often used to describe a heavy or labored movement, especially in a nautical context.

Example

"The ship's heavings were evident as it struggled to navigate through the rough waters."

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