Heaves
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hiːvz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heaves is a noun meaning plural of heave.
Meaning
plural of heave.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) A period of retching.
- A disease of horses characterized by coughing and difficult breathing; broken wind.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of heave
Example Sentences
I have the dry heaves, I rather just throw up and get it over with.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dry heave, hurl, retch, chundering, hauch, huff.
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