1.an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling);
the heaving of waves on a rough sea
2.(geology) a horizontal dislocation
3.the act of lifting something with great effort
4.an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting;
a bad case of the heaves
5.the act of raising something;
he responded with a lift of his eyebrow
6.throwing something heavy (with great effort);
he gave it a mighty heave
1.utter a sound, as with obvious effort;
She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do
2.throw with great effort
3.rise and move, as in waves or billows;
The army surged forward
4.lift or elevate
5.nautical: to move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position;
The vessel hove into sight
6.breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted;
The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
7.bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat;
The highway buckled during the heatwave
8.make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit