heave-ho

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Synonyms: heave-to, heave ho, heave to

Antonyms: heave-to, heave ho, heave to

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Interjection

1. {{n-g|An [[exclamation]] used when [[pull]]ing, especially by [[sailor]]s while pulling on a [[rope]].}}

Noun

1. A cry of ''heave-ho''.
2. {{lb|en|informal}} An [[ejection]]; a [[force]]d [[removal]]; a [[dismissal]] (as from a job or relationship).

Verb

1. {{lb|en|informal}} To [[pull]] [[forceful]]ly.

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