Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chest-heaves

noun

/ʧɛst hiːvz/

Definition

The act of the chest rising and falling, often associated with breathing that is deep or labored.

Examples

After running the marathon, his chest-heaves became more pronounced as he struggled to catch his breath.
The dog’s chest-heaves indicated it was panting heavily after a long walk.
During the panic attack, her chest-heaves were rapid and unsteady.

Meaning

Chest-heaves refer to the physical movement of the chest during breathing, particularly when it is accentuated or excessive due to exertion or emotional stress.