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Heave vs Wrench - What's the difference?

heave | wrench | Related terms |

Heave is a related term of wrench.


In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between heave and wrench

is that heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards while wrench is (archaic) a winch or windlass.

In lang=en terms the difference between heave and wrench

is that heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult while wrench is to use the tool known as a wrench.

As verbs the difference between heave and wrench

is that heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards while wrench is (obsolete) to violently move in a turn or writhe.

As nouns the difference between heave and wrench

is that heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy while wrench is (obsolete) a trick or artifice.

Heave vs Convey - What's the difference?

heave | convey | Related terms |

Heave is a related term of convey.


As verbs the difference between heave and convey

is that heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards while convey is to transport; to carry; to take from one place to another.

As a noun heave

is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.

Tug vs Heave - What's the difference?

tug | heave | Related terms |

Tug is a related term of heave.


In lang=en terms the difference between tug and heave

is that tug is to tow by tugboat while heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.

In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between tug and heave

is that tug is (nautical) a tugboat while heave is (nautical) the measure of extent to which a nautical vessel goes up and down in a short period of time compare with pitch.

As verbs the difference between tug and heave

is that tug is to pull or drag with great effort while heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.

As nouns the difference between tug and heave

is that tug is a sudden powerful pull while heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.

Yank vs Heave - What's the difference?

yank | heave | Related terms |

Yank is a related term of heave.


As nouns the difference between yank and heave

is that yank is (us) a yankee, a northerner: someone from the northern united states, especially from new england while heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.

As a verb heave is

(archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.

Fling vs Heave - What's the difference?

fling | heave | Related terms |

Fling is a related term of heave.


In lang=en terms the difference between fling and heave

is that fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl while heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between fling and heave

is that fling is (archaic) to utter abusive language; to sneer while heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.

As nouns the difference between fling and heave

is that fling is an act of throwing, often violently while heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.

As verbs the difference between fling and heave

is that fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl while heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.

Heave vs Sling - What's the difference?

heave | sling | Related terms |

Heave is a related term of sling.


In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between heave and sling

is that heave is (nautical) the measure of extent to which a nautical vessel goes up and down in a short period of time compare with pitch while sling is (nautical) a band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.

As verbs the difference between heave and sling

is that heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards while sling is to throw with a circular or arcing motion.

As nouns the difference between heave and sling

is that heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy while sling is (weapon) an instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.

Heave vs Move - What's the difference?

heave | move | Related terms |

Heave is a related term of move.


In lang=en terms the difference between heave and move

is that heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult while move is to propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn.

As verbs the difference between heave and move

is that heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards while move is to change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

As nouns the difference between heave and move

is that heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy while move is the act of moving; a movement.

Jerk vs Heave - What's the difference?

jerk | heave | Related terms |

Jerk is a related term of heave.


In lang=en terms the difference between jerk and heave

is that jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.

As nouns the difference between jerk and heave

is that jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.

As verbs the difference between jerk and heave

is that jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun while heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.

Hitch vs Heave - What's the difference?

hitch | heave | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between hitch and heave

is that hitch is to attach, tie or fasten while heave is to utter with effort.

In intransitive terms the difference between hitch and heave

is that hitch is to move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded while heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.

As a proper noun Hitch

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Toss vs Heave - What's the difference?

toss | heave | Related terms |

Heave is a synonym of toss.



In intransitive terms the difference between toss and heave

is that toss is to be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean while heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.

As nouns the difference between toss and heave

is that toss is a throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care while heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.

As verbs the difference between toss and heave

is that toss is to throw with an initial upward direction while heave is to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.

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