great heave

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

a single, strong push, pull, or lift

heaveADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

great

Examples (10)

  • She gave a great heave and the box inched forward.
  • With a great heave, he threw the heavy sack onto the truck.
  • It took a great heave to lift the stone from the ground.
  • The sailors gave a great heave on the rope to raise the sail.
  • With one great heave, the firefighters forced the jammed door open.
  • The rusted wheel finally turned after a great heave.
  • She managed to pull the stubborn root out with a great heave.
  • They pushed the stalled car with a great heave.
  • With a great heave of his shoulders, he broke free from the grip.
  • The movers got the piano up the stairs with a great heave.