An act of lifting or pulling with effort. With a great heave, they managed to lift the heavy box onto the truck.
A throw, especially a strong or forceful one. The quarterback's heave sent the ball soaring down the field.
A rise and fall of the sea or a similar motion. The gentle heave of the ocean rocked the boat softly.
An upward movement, especially of the chest, as in breathing or sighing. She let out a deep heave of relief when she heard the good news.
An act or instance of retching or vomiting. After the roller-coaster ride, he gave a sudden heave over the trash can.
To lift or haul something heavy with great effort. They heaved the heavy box onto the truck.
To throw something with effort or force. He heaved the ball across the field.
To rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically. The ship heaved on the rough sea.
The child heaved after swallowing the medicine.
To breathe in and out deeply and heavily. He heaved a sigh of relief after hearing the good news.
To come into view; to appear gradually (used especially in the past tense "hove"). A dark silhouette hove into view on the horizon.