Heaver (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sailor used a heaver to twist the rope into a tight coil.
- The heaver was a sturdy bar that made quick work of tightening the rope.
- To secure the load, the dockworker inserted the heaver into the rope's loop and twisted it clockwise.
- The heaver's curved end fit perfectly into the rope's eye, allowing the crew to tighten it with ease.
- After a few turns of the heaver, the rope was taut and the cargo was secure.
Meaning 2
A workman who heaves freight or bulk goods (especially at a dockyard).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.