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TeachMeFinance.com - explain heave heave The term 'heave' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The upward movement of land surfaces or structures due to subsurface expansion of soil or rock, or vertical faulting of rock. Upward movement of soil caused by expansion or displacement resulting from phenomena such as moisture absorption, removal of overburden, driving of piles, frost action, and loading of an adjacent area'. The term 'heave' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) the vertical rise or fall of the waves or the sea. (2) the translational movement of a craft parallel to its vertical axis. (3) the net transport of a floating body resulting from wave action'. Previous 5 Terms: Heating equipment Heating intensity Heating stove burning wood, coal, or coke Heating value Heatup Next 5 Terms: Heavy Freezing Spray Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Heavy Freezing Spray Watch Heavy gas oil Heavy metals About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.