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heaving
/ˈhivɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 7 distinct letters
- noun
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
the heaving of waves on a rough sea
- noun
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
- noun
the act of lifting something with great effort
- noun
throwing something heavy (with great effort)
he gave it a mighty heave
- verb
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do