heaving

(noun, adjective, verb)

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

Definition categories: act, throw

verb

1. present participle of heave