Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Hove.
Hove - as a noun
An upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
Example: "The heaving of waves on a rough sea"
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heaving14(geology) a horizontal dislocation
An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
Example: "A bad case of the heaves"
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retch10The act of raising something
Example: "He responded with a lift of his eyebrow"
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lift7raise5Throwing something heavy (with great effort)
Example: "He gave it a mighty heave"
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heaving14Hove - as a verb
Utter a sound, as with obvious effort
Example: "She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do"
Throw with great effort
Rise and move, as in waves or billows
Example: "The army surged forward"
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billow11surge6Lift or elevate
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heave upheft10heft upHypernyms (Closely Related)
lift7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
Example: "The vessel hove into sight"
Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Example: "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
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gasp7pant6puff12Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
Example: "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
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buckle14warp9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change surfaceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The ship hove into view on the horizon."
"He hove the heavy suitcase onto the bed."
"The whale hove its massive body out of the water."
"She hove a sigh of relief when she saw her friend."
"The workers hove the rocks away to clear the path."
Word Game Points
Is HOVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hove is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is HOVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hove is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHOVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is HOVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hove is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHOVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
