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hiva.

to heave

4 characters2 syllables approx.Svenska language

Meaning & usage

verb

  1. to heave to heave (move (something heavy) with a heaving motion)

    often

  2. to heave to heave (pull up with a rope or cable)

    often

  3. to heave to get rid of (something)

    figuratively · often
    De hivade hela rasket

  4. to heave to heave oneself (move oneself with effort)

    often · reflexive
    Bergsklättraren hivade sig upp på avsatsen
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from English heave. Attested since 1840. Doublet of native häva.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.