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"
noun
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
noun
the act of lifting something with great effort
noun
throwing something heavy (with great effort)
Example:
"he gave it a mighty heave"
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