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heave-ho

Speech parts

1. heave-ho - Noun

2. heave-ho - Verb

3. heave-ho - Interjection

Meaning

heave-ho

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

Synonym: yeave-ho

A cry of heave-ho.

(informal) A rejection; a forced removal.

heave-ho (third-person singular simple present heave-hoes, present participle heave-hoing, simple past and past participle heave-hoed)

(informal) To pull forcefully.

Synonym: yeave-ho

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Before StriVectin, we can’t think of a brand in department stores that didn’t get the heave-ho notice, when it crossed the distribution Rubicon. Source: Internet

And who got the old heave-ho? Source: Internet

Sailors are singing, "Heave-ho! Source: Internet

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