heaving
adjective
1. (informal) crowded with people
noun
1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
- the heaving of waves on a rough sea
Similar word(s): heave
Definition categories: event, ascension, ascent, rise, rising
2. breathing heavily (as after exertion)
Similar word(s): panting
Definition categories: act, breathing, respiration, ventilation
3. the act of lifting something with great effort
Similar word(s): heave
Definition categories: act, ascending, ascension, ascent, rise
4. throwing something heavy (with great effort)
- he gave it a mighty heave
- he was not good at heaving passes
Similar word(s): heave
verb
1. present participle of heave