heaves Synonyms
heaves Meaning
heaves (n)
a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks
heaves (n.)
A disease of horses, characterized by difficult breathing, with heaving of the flank, wheezing, flatulency, and a peculiar cough; broken wind.
heaves Sentence Examples
- The ship heaved and groaned as the storm raged against it.
- The weightlifter heaved the barbell overhead with ease.
- The exhausted hiker heaved a sigh of relief as he reached the summit.
- The dam heaved and strained under the immense pressure of the floodwater.
- The blacksmith heaved the hammer into the forge with a resounding thud.
- The tectonic plates heaved and shifted, causing the earthquake.
- The athlete heaved the shot put into the air with great force.
- The pregnant woman heaved as the contractions intensified.
- The weightlifter heaved the barbell onto the rack, completing his final set.
- The ocean heaved and tossed the small boat around like a toy.
FAQs About the word heaves
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The ship heaved and groaned as the storm raged against it.
The weightlifter heaved the barbell overhead with ease.
The exhausted hiker heaved a sigh of relief as he reached the summit.
The dam heaved and strained under the immense pressure of the floodwater.
