Definitions for heaving

(an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling); "the heaving of waves on a rough sea")

(breathing heavily (as after exertion))

(the act of lifting something with great effort)

(throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes")

(utter a sound, as with obvious effort; "She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do")

(throw with great effort)

(rise and move, as in waves or billows; "The army surged forward")

(lift or elevate)

(move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position; "The vessel hove into sight")

(breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily")

(bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave")

(make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit)