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HEAVING

/ˈhiːvɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

H 4/3
E 1/1
A 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of HEAVING

verb

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."

verb

To throw, cast.

"The cap'n hove the body overboard."

verb

To rise and fall.

"Her chest heaved with emotion."

noun

An occasion on which something heaves or is heaved.

adjective

Crowded with people.

Examples of HEAVING 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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is HEAVING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HEAVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HEAVING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for HEAVING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter heaving Total
Scrabble 4114112 14
WWF 3115123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEAVING

88 words from the letters in HEAVING

How to Use HEAVING in Word Games

HEAVING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HEAVING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HEAVING to find 88 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HEAVING

What does HEAVING mean?
HEAVING is a verb. To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).
Is HEAVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HEAVING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HEAVING worth in Scrabble?
HEAVING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HEAVING?
You can make 88 words from the letters in HEAVING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.