
Heave
Physical Effort
Emphasizes the strain or struggle involved when moving something heavy.

The movers heaved the piano up the stairs with great effort.
Not Graceful
Suggests a lack of grace or elegance in the action; it's often laborious and awkward.

He heaved the sack onto his back, staggering a little.
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HaulHoistLiftPullPushShoveThrustTug
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