The sudden heave of a vessel.
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HEAVE
The oscillatory vertical rise and fall, due to the entire hull being lifted by the force of the sea. Also called HEAVING
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WEIGH ANCHOR
To heave up (an anchor) preparatory to sailing.
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MESSENGER
A small line used to heave in a heavier one.
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SHORTEN CABLE
To heave in, a portion of the cable so as to reduce the scope.
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