heaving

noun

1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

   noun.event

   Examples

   The heaving of waves on a rough sea.

   Synonyms heave

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. breathing heavily (as after exertion)

   noun.act

   Synonyms panting

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the act of lifting something with great effort

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. throwing something heavy (with great effort)

   noun.act

   Examples

   He was not good at heaving passes.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing.

   noun

   Source: webster1913