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heave v

Heave means to lift, raise, or move something with effort. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of heave

  • to lift, raise, or move something with effort

Usage examples of heave

The sailors had to heave the heavy net onto the deck.

He heaved the suitcase into the trunk with both hands.

She heaved a sigh when the long meeting finally ended.

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