Heave
(verb)
- To lift or move (something heavy) with great effort.
- To force (something) up or out.
- To throw or cast (something) with effort.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english hēafian; akin to old high german heffōn to lift.
Examples:
- He heaved the boulder out of the way.
- She heaved a deep sigh.
- The waves were heaving the boat up and down.
- The man heaved his backpack over his shoulder.
- The Giants quarterback heaved a touchdown pass to win the game.