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Vocabulary Entry
heaving
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To lift or move something with effort; to rise and fall with a strong motion.
Example Sentences
"She was heaving the heavy box onto the shelf."
"The waves were heaving violently during the storm."
"After a long run, he was heaving with exhaustion."
N
noun
A great effort or movement, often associated with lifting or pulling.
Example Sentences
"The heaving of the freight containers required a team of strong workers."
"We could see the heaving of the ship as it struggled against the waves."
"His heaving breaths were a sign of how hard he had worked."
A
adjective
Characterized by vigorous movement or a strong upward motion.
Example Sentences
"The heaving crowd was eager to get a glimpse of the performance."
"We watched the heaving landscape as we climbed higher into the mountains."
"Her heaving chest indicated her intense emotions."