heaves

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /hiːvz/

Noun

1. plural form of heave
2. (colloquial) A period of retching.

   I have the dry heaves, I rather just throw up and get it over with.

3. A disease of horses characterized by coughing and difficult breathing; broken wind.

Related terms

• dry heaves

Verb

1. third-person singular form of heave

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