Heave

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NOUN

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

(geology) a horizontal dislocation

the act of lifting something with great effort

an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

the act of raising something

throwing something heavy (with great effort)

VERB

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

throw with great effort

rise and move, as in waves or billows

lift or elevate

move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

make an unsuccessful effort to vomit

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