heave-ho

== English == === Alternative forms === heave ho, heave-o === Etymology === From Middle English have howe. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/ Rhymes: -əʊ === Interjection === heave-ho An exclamation used when pulling, especially by sailors while pulling on a rope. Synonym: yeave-ho ==== Derived terms ==== yo-heave-ho ==== Translations ==== === Noun === heave-ho (plural heave-hoes or heave-hos) A cry of heave-ho. (informal) A rejection; a forced removal. ==== Derived terms ==== to give someone the (old) heave-ho === Verb === heave-ho (third-person singular simple present heave-hoes, present participle heave-hoing, simple past and past participle heave-hoed) (informal) To pull forcefully. Synonym: yeave-ho