up·heave ( p-h v )v. up·heaved, up·heav·ing, up·heaves v.tr. To lift forcefully from beneath; heave upward. v.intr. To be lifted or thrust upward. |
upheave [ʌpˈhiːv]
vb -heaves, -heaving, -heaved, -hove
1. to heave or rise upwards
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology to thrust (land) upwards or (of land) to be thrust upwards
3. (tr) to disturb violently; throw into disorder
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