heaving meaning and definition

HEAVING noun

Definition of heaving (noun)

1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
   • "the heaving of waves on a rough sea"
   • synonyms: heave
2. breathing heavily (as after exertion)
   • synonyms: panting
3. the act of lifting something with great effort
   • synonyms: heave
4. throwing something heavy (with great effort)
   • "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes"
   • synonyms: heave