heave up

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive or intransitive):
    • To lift or elevate something, especially with effort or force. Often implies a strenuous upward movement, typically from a lower position.
    • To cause one's stomach or chest to rise and fall, especially as if about to vomit.
Usage
  • The verb "heave up" is used to describe the action of lifting something heavy or the physical reaction of retching.
  • It often conveys a sense of strain or difficulty in the lifting motion.
  • It can be used both with an object (transitive) and without one (intransitive).
Examples
  • Transitive use (with an object):
    • The sailors struggled to heave up the heavy anchor.
    • With a great effort, they heaved up the fallen beam to free the trapped animal.
  • Intransitive use (without an object):
    • The smell was so foul it made him heave up.
    • Feeling seasick, she leaned over the rail, heaving up.
Advanced Usage
  • "Heave up" can be used figuratively to describe bringing something to the surface or into view, often with difficulty.
    • The investigation finally heaved up the truth about the scandal.
  • In nautical contexts, it specifically refers to raising an anchor or sail.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heave (verb): The base form, meaning to lift, throw, or utter something with great effort. (e.g., )
  • Heave-ho (noun, informal): A cry made when pulling something in unison, or dismissal from a job. (e.g., )
  • Upheave (verb, literary): To heave or lift up, especially by geological force.
Synonyms
  • Hoist: To raise or lift, especially with mechanical help.
  • Haul up: To pull something up, often with a rope.
  • Raise: To move to a higher position.
  • Retch: To make the sound and movement of vomiting (specifically for the intransitive use related to nausea).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Heave to (nautical): To bring a ship to a stop, especially by turning into the wind and adjusting the sails.
    • The captain ordered the crew to heave to during the storm.
  • Heave in sight: To come into view, especially of a ship.
    • A sail heaved in sight on the horizon.
Related Idioms
  • Heave a sigh: To sigh deeply, often expressing relief, sadness, or exhaustion.
    • She heaved a sigh of relief when the exam was over.
  • Give something a heave: To make an effort to lift or move something.
    • Come on, give it a heave! We can move this if we all try.
Verb
  1. lift or elevate

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