heaves

[US]/hiːvz/
[UK]/hivz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.chronic lung disease in horses
v.third person singular of heave; to lift, pull, throw

Phrases & Collocations

heaves a sigh

heaves of joy

heaves with laughter

heaves a breath

heaves of relief

heaves a chest

heaves a rock

heaves a load

heaves a gasp

heaves an anchor

Example Sentences

the ship heaves with the waves.

she heaves a sigh of relief.

he heaves the heavy box onto the truck.

the crowd heaves with excitement.

she heaves her shoulders back in confidence.

he heaves a great weight off his chest.

the dog heaves itself up from the ground.

she heaves a deep breath before speaking.

the engine heaves as it struggles to start.

the athlete heaves the shot put with all his strength.

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