Heaving

/ˈhiːvɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of lifting or throwing.

The heaving of the crate was exhausting work.

verb

Present participle of heave; to lift or throw with effort.

He was heaving the heavy box onto the truck.

To rise and fall rhythmically or irregularly.

The ship was heaving in the rough seas.

To cause (something) to rise and fall.

She felt her stomach heaving after the rollercoaster ride.

From Old English 'hebban' meaning 'to lift'.

heaving bosom

A term used to describe a woman's chest moving rhythmically as if from emotion.

heaving sigh

A deep, loud sigh, often expressing relief or disappointment.

heave

To lift or throw with effort.

heaved

Past tense of heave; lifted or thrown.

heaver

One who heaves or lifts something.

Heaving as in vomiting.

After the party, he was heaving in the bathroom.

To exert effort, often used to describe intense workouts.

I was heaving during that last set at the gym.