English noun: heaving | |||
1. | heaving (event) an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) | ||
Samples | The heaving of waves on a rough sea. | ||
Synonyms | heave | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ascension, ascent, rise, rising | ||
2. | heaving (act) breathing heavily (as after exertion) | ||
Synonyms | panting | ||
Broader (hypernym) | breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation | ||
3. | heaving (act) the act of lifting something with great effort | ||
Synonyms | heave | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ascending, ascension, ascent, rise | ||
4. | heaving (act) throwing something heavy (with great effort) | ||
Samples | He gave it a mighty heave. He was not good at heaving passes. | ||
Synonyms | heave | ||
Broader (hypernym) | throw | ||