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II . heave [hi:v] VB trans

2. heave (lift):

heave

III . heave [hi:v] N

1. heave:

heave (push)
heave (pull)
heave (pull)

2. heave (great effort):

heave

heave to <hove to, hoved to> VB intr naut

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In addition to rotation, surge (forward and backward motions), sway (sideways motion) or heave (up and down motions) can be problematic with some technologies.
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The overcrowded and heaving trams running at a high frequency, in competition with growing private motor car and bus use, created congestion.
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They heaved themselves there to find several live chickens, which they retrieved for food.
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This method allows the building to ride out frost heaves while still being locked together.
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Common features of the stream terrace are friable serpentine soils that are stable, not eroding, and not prone to frost heave.
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The runway was plagued with frost heave due to an incorrect construction method, forcing the airport to regularly re-asphalt the runway.
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Bile can enter the vomit during subsequent heaves due to duodenal contraction if the vomiting is severe.
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Brown pulled the aircraft out of its dive though it called for a good full-blooded heave on the control column.
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He heaved on the shafts but could no longer climb.
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Infiltrating runoff may freeze below the pavement, causing frost heave, though design modifications can reduce this risk.
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