No. 14,279 in German
hieven
"To lift or hoist."
In a sentence
Wir hieven die schweren Kisten auf den Lastwagen.
We are hoisting the heavy boxes onto the truck.
The verb 'hieven' here means to 'hoist' or 'lift' heavy objects, emphasizing the effort involved.
Sie hievte ihre Tasche mühsam auf das Regal.
She strained to heave her bag onto the shelf.
The verb 'hieven' conveys the effort and difficulty involved in lifting the bag.
Er hat den Anker des Bootes aus dem Wasser gehievt.
He hoisted the anchor of the boat out of the water.
'Hieven' in this context refers to the act of hoisting or raising the anchor, often with some mechanical assistance.
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