Heave-ho

Quick meaning: Heave-ho is an interjection meaning An exclamation used when pulling, especially by sailors while pulling on a rope.

Meaning

An exclamation used when pulling, especially by sailors while pulling on a rope.

More Meanings

1. A cry of heave-ho.
2. (informal) An ejection; a forced removal; a dismissal (as from a job or relationship).
3. (informal) To pull forcefully.

Example Sentences

The slow, rhythmic movement of the gang to the steady “Heave ho” began again.

Why would you think I'm still seeing Colin Murphy? I gave him the heave-ho, remember?

They were heave-ho-ing, stopping and unstopping, pawling, catting, and fishing, for three hours;

Heave ho! up they hoisted their prize, dripping with moisture, and festooned with verdant water-moss.

Word Forms

• heave-o
• heave-hoes
• heave-hos
• heave-hoing
• heave-hoed

Synonyms for heave-ho

Depending on context, synonyms include yeave-ho.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heave-o, heave, tally-ho, hallow, hurrahing, hooley.

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