Phrase guide

heave in sight

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To appear at a distance, to emerge in the field of vision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • Gradually, the end of summer hove into sight.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 進入視野 /进入视野 (jìnrùshìyě) — to appear in the distance
  • Chinese Mandarin: 出現在視野 /出现在视野 (chūxiàn zài shìyě) — to appear in the distance
  • Finnish: ilmestyä horisonttin — to appear in the distance
  • Spanish: aparecer — to appear in the distance