heave in Dutch
heave in Dutch is heffen, tillen, kokhalzen — heave means to lift, pull, or throw something heavy with a lot of effort.
heave in Dutch
heffen
(countable) An effort to raise something, such as a weight or one's own body, or to move something heavy.
tillen
(countable) An effort to raise something, such as a weight or one's own body, or to move something heavy.
kokhalzen
What does "heave" mean?
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verb To lift, pull, or throw something heavy with a lot of effort.
"They heaved the crate onto the back of the truck."
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verb To rise and fall, or to retch as if about to vomit.
"His stomach heaved at the terrible smell."
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noun A strong pulling or lifting effort.
"With one final heave, they got the boat onto the shore."
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heave in a sentence
- They heaved the crate onto the back of the truck.
- She heaved a sigh of relief when the exam finally ended.
- His stomach heaved at the terrible smell.
- With one final heave, they got the boat onto the shore.
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What is "heave" in Dutch?
"heave" in Dutch is heffen, tillen, kokhalzen. heave means: To lift, pull, or throw something heavy with a lot of effort.
How do you use "heave" in a sentence?
Example: "They heaved the crate onto the back of the truck." In Dutch, "heave" is heffen, tillen, kokhalzen.
Are there other ways to say "heave" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "heave": heffen, tillen, kokhalzen.
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