heave definition

1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
• examples: the heaving of waves on a rough sea
2. (geology) a horizontal dislocation
3. the act of lifting something with great effort
4. an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
• examples: a bad case of the heaves
5. throwing something heavy (with great effort)
• examples: he gave it a mighty heave
• examples: he was not good at heaving passes
6. utter a sound, as with obvious effort
• examples: She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do
7. throw with great effort
8. lift or elevate
9. move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
• examples: The vessel hove into sight
10. bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
• examples: The highway buckled during the heat wave