heaving

Noun
  1. An upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) (synset 107385568)
    "the heaving of waves on a rough sea"
    is a type of: ascension, ascent, rise, rising - a movement upward
    same as: heave
  2. Breathing heavily (as after exertion) (synset 100835796)
    is a type of: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
    same as: panting
  3. The act of lifting something with great effort (synset 100325660)
    is a type of: ascending, ascension, ascent, rise - the act of changing location in an upward direction
    same as: heave
  4. Throwing something heavy (with great effort) (synset 100106091)
    "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes"
    is a type of: throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
    same as: heave

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