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heaving vs throw

throw vs heaving

heaving and throw both are nouns.

heaving is not a verb while throw is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heaving Yes No No No
throw Yes No Yes No
As nouns, throw is a hypernym of heaving; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than heaving:
  • heaving: throwing something heavy (with great effort)
  • throw: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
heaving (noun) throw (noun)
throwing something heavy (with great effort) the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
breathing heavily (as after exertion) casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
the act of lifting something with great effort bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance
heaving (verb) throw (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
utter with force; utter vehemently
propel through the air
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
place or put with great energy
cause to fall off
to remove
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
make on a potter's wheel
put or send forth
organize or be responsible for
cause to be confused emotionally
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Difference between heaving and throw

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