HEAVE
/hiːv/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HEAVE
An effort to raise something, such as a weight or one's own body, or to move something heavy.
An upward motion; a rising; a swell or distention, as of the breast in difficult breathing, of the waves, of the earth in an earthquake, etc.
A horizontal dislocation in a metallic lode, taking place at an intersection with another lode.
To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).
"We heaved the chest-of-drawers on to the second-floor landing."
To throw, cast.
"The cap'n hove the body overboard."
To rise and fall.
"Her chest heaved with emotion."
Examples of HEAVE in a Sentence
- "We heaved the chest-of-drawers on to the second-floor landing."
- "The cap'n hove the body overboard."
- "Her chest heaved with emotion."
Word Details
Is HEAVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEAVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HEAVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HEAVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | a | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEAVE
13 words from the letters in HEAVE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HEAVE in Word Games
HEAVE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HEAVE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HEAVE to find 13 additional valid words.