heave in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

To lift or throw something heavy with effort.

She watched as the fisherman had to heave the heavy net onto the boat.
After a long day of hiking, they had to heave their backpacks onto their shoulders again.
With a deep breath, he prepared to heave the large stone into the river.
The old building seemed to heave under the weight of the snow that had fallen overnight.
In a moment of frustration, she let out a heave of exasperation before continuing her task.
She had to heave the heavy box over the threshold.
With a deep breath, he prepared to heave the anchor from the boat.
The old machine began to heave and groan as it powered up.
After a long day of hiking, they heaved a sigh of relief upon reaching the campsite.
He watched the waves heave and crash against the rocky shore.
She had to heave the heavy suitcase onto the train platform.
With a deep breath, he prepared to heave the anchor overboard.
The crowd began to heave with excitement as the concert started.
After several attempts, they managed to heave the large boulder out of the way.
He felt a sense of relief as he heaved a sigh after finishing the exam.