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heaving
noun(heav-ing)
the act of lifting something with great effort
Synonyms: heave,
heaving
noun(heav-ing)
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
Synonyms: heave,
Examples:
The heaving of waves on a rough sea.
heaving
noun(heav-ing)
throwing something heavy (with great effort)
Synonyms: heave,
Examples:
He was not good at heaving passes.
heaving
noun(heav-ing)
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
Synonyms: panting,

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