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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Heaving Line.
Heaving Line - as a noun
A lightweight line with a weight attached at the end, thrown between two ships or a ship and the shore to pull a heavier line or rope across.
Example: "The monkey's fist knot is most often used as the weight in a heaving line."
Example Sentences
"The sailor threw the heaving line to the dockworker to secure the ship."
"We used a heaving line to tow the life raft back to the boat."
"After the storm, the fishermen pulled in the heaving line to bring the nets aboard."
"The rescue team used a heaving line to reach the stranded hikers."
"The crew member coiled the heaving line neatly on the deck of the ship."
