n.
1.an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
2.(geology) a horizontal dislocation
3.the act of lifting something with great effort
4.an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
5.the act of raising something
6.throwing something heavy (with great effort) heave v.
1.utter a sound, as with obvious effort
2.throw with great effort
3.rise and move, as in waves or billows
4.lift or elevate
5.nautical: to move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
6.breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
7.bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
8.make an unsuccessful effort to vomit
Idiom of the Day
(no) bed of roses
a situation that is happy and comfortable (usually used in the negative)
The new job was very difficult and certainly no bed of roses.