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Definition of heaves

heave

noun

  • An act of heaving, especially a strong pull.
    She heaved the sofa back into place.
    He heaved a euphoric sight of relief.
    We must heave the boat it's raining hard.
    We heave him into the platform.
    I manage to heave the luggage down the stairs.
    Heave at my hand, I lift you up.

    Last edited on Jun 13 2019. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 13 2019.

verb

verb - intransitive

  • to be too full; filled to overflowing.
    We couldn't get into the club last night - that place was heaving.

    Last edited on Sep 21 2010. Submitted by Donna B. from Raleigh, N Carolina, USA on Apr 07 2005.

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