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heaving

 

[ ˈhiːvɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sailing

The act of raising or lifting something heavy, especially in sailing when pulling on a rope or line.

Synonyms

hoisting, lifting, pulling

Examples of usage

  • Heaving the anchor from the sea bed was hard work.
  • The heaving of the sails helped propel the boat forward.
Context #2 | Verb

physically moving something heavy

To lift or haul with great effort, especially something heavy or cumbersome.

Synonyms

haul, lift, pull

Examples of usage

  • They were heaving the crates onto the truck.
  • She heaved the boulder out of the way.

Translations

Translations of the word "heaving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitação

🇮🇳 उठाना

🇩🇪 Heben

🇮🇩 mengangkat

🇺🇦 підйом

🇵🇱 podnoszenie

🇯🇵 持ち上げ

🇫🇷 soulèvement

🇪🇸 levantamiento

🇹🇷 kaldırma

🇰🇷 올리기

🇸🇦 رفع

🇨🇿 zvedání

🇸🇰 zdvíhanie

🇨🇳 提升

🇸🇮 dviganje

🇮🇸 lyfting

🇰🇿 көтеру

🇬🇪 აწევა

🇦🇿 qaldırma

🇲🇽 levantamiento

Etymology

The word 'heaving' originates from the Old English word 'hebban', which means 'to lift'. Over time, it evolved to include the idea of lifting or hauling something heavy. In sailing, 'heaving' specifically refers to the action of pulling on ropes or lines to raise or adjust sails. The term has been used in maritime contexts for centuries, highlighting the physical effort required to manipulate heavy objects on ships.

See also: upheaval.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,929, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.