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HOVE

(noun, verb)
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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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(geology) a horizontal dislocation

The act of lifting something with great effort

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An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

Example: "A bad case of the heaves"

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The act of raising something

Example: "He responded with a lift of his eyebrow"

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Throwing something heavy (with great effort)

Example: "He gave it a mighty heave"

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Hove - 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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Lift or elevate

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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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Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

Example: "The highway buckled during the heat wave"

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Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

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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."
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Word Game Points

Is HOVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hove is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
HOVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is HOVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hove is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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