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heave-ho
/ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/
noun
A cry of heave-ho.
A rejection; a forced removal.
verb
To pull forcefully.
Similar: yeave-ho
Synonymsyeave-ho
interjection
An exclamation used when pulling, especially by sailors while pulling on a rope.
Similar: yeave-ho
Synonymsyeave-ho
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