Meaning Of The Word Heave-ho

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What's The Definition Of Heave-ho?

heave ho in American English
(an exclamation used by sailors, as when heaving the anchor up)

heave ho! in American English
an exclamation used by sailors, as when heaving in the anchor

heave-ho in American English
dismissal, as from a position
noun: an act of rejection, dismissal, or forcible ejection

heave-ho in British English
noun: dismissal, as from employment
sentence substitute: a sailors' cry, as when hoisting anchor

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