heaving
|heav-ing|
B2
/ˈhiːvɪŋ/
(heave)
lifting with effort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heave' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hebban', where 'hebban' meant 'to lift or raise'.
Historical Evolution
'hebban' transformed into the Middle English word 'heven', and eventually became the modern English word 'heave'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lift or raise', but over time it evolved to include meanings related to throwing or moving with effort.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'heave', which means to lift or haul something heavy with great effort.
The sailors were heaving the anchor up.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45