English Explanatory Dictionary

heaver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, heaves or lifts; a laborer employed on docks in handling freight.
  2. A bar used as a lever.

Pronunciation

/ˈhiːvə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-heaver.wav

Word forms

heaver heavers

Etymology

From heave + -er.

Derived words

coalheaver
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