Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heave
verb
/hiːv/
Definition
to lift or throw something with great effort
Examples
- She had to heave the suitcase onto the train.
- The workers heaved the large rock out of the way.
- After a long day, heaving the old couch onto the truck felt like an accomplishment.
Meaning
Heave refers to the act of raising or moving something heavy, often involving a considerable amount of physical effort.
Synonyms
- lift
- hoist
- heft
- throw
- cast
