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Definition heaving in British English

heaving adjective

adjective
/ˈhiːvɪŋ/
1

moving up and down with large regular movements

Example

He was lowered onto the heaving deck.

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2

very busy and full of people

Example

The fish market was absolutely heaving.

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Definition heaving in British English