Definition of Heave-ho

1. Interjection. exclamation used when pulling, especially by sailors while pulling on a rope ¹

2. Noun. A cry of ''heave-ho''. ¹

3. Noun. (informal) A rejection, a forced removal (often in the phrase ''give/get the (old) heave-ho'') ¹

4. Verb. (informal) to pull forcefully ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heave-ho

heatsinks
heatspot
heatspots
heatstroke
heatstrokes
heatwave
heatwaves
heauen
heauenly
heauens
heaume
heaumes
heav'n
heav'nly
heave
heave-ho (current term)
heave-to
heave up
heaved
heaven
heaven-sent
heaven forbid
heaven forfend
heaven helps those who help themselves
heaven knows
heaven on a stick
heaven tree
heavenes
heavenful
heavenhood

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