Meaning & Definition of Heaving in English
English⟶
Heaving
/hivɪŋ/
noun
1. An upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
- "The heaving of waves on a rough sea"
synonym:
- heave,
- heaving
2. Breathing heavily (as after exertion)
synonym:
- panting,
- heaving
3. The act of lifting something with great effort
synonym:
- heave,
- heaving
4. Throwing something heavy (with great effort)
- "He gave it a mighty heave"
- "He was not good at heaving passes"
synonym:
- heave,
- heaving