Dictionary Check: heaving

"heaving" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

Example: "the heaving of waves on a rough sea"
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noun

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

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noun

the act of lifting something with great effort

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noun

throwing something heavy (with great effort)

Example: "he gave it a mighty heave"
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