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heaving

/ˈhivɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

    the heaving of waves on a rough sea

  2. noun

    breathing heavily (as after exertion)

  3. noun

    the act of lifting something with great effort

  4. noun

    throwing something heavy (with great effort)

    he gave it a mighty heave

  5. verb

    utter a sound, as with obvious effort

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

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