heaving meaning
UK US /ˈhivɪŋ/ 2 syllables
heaving (noun): an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling).
heaving has 4 meanings in this dictionary.
heaving as a noun
- an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
- the heaving of waves on a rough sea
Synonyms: heave
Type of: rise
Related forms: heave
- breathing heavily (as after exertion)
Synonyms: panting
Type of: breathing
Related forms: heave
- the act of lifting something with great effort
Synonyms: heave
Type of: rise
Related forms: heave
- throwing something heavy (with great effort)
- he gave it a mighty heave
- he was not good at heaving passes
Synonyms: heave
Type of: throw
Related forms: heave
How to pronounce heaving
heaving is pronounced /ˈhivɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with heaving
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in NG · 7-letter words
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