heave

²heave

noun

Definition of HEAVE

1

a : an effort to heave or raise b : hurl, cast

2

: an upward motion : rising; especially : a rhythmical rising

3

: horizontal displacement especially by the faulting of a rock

4

plural but sing or plural in constr : chronic pulmonary emphysema of the horse resulting in difficult expiration, heaving of the flanks, and a persistent cough

Examples of HEAVE

1. We lifted the box onto the table with a heave.
2. He gave the rope a mighty heave.
3. The quarterback uncorked a mighty heave.

First Known Use of HEAVE

circa 1571

Other Geology Terms

anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale