heave to

verb

1. Also: lay to. (adverb) to stop (a vessel) or (of a vessel) to stop, as by trimming the sails, etc

Example Sentences

Atkinson cleared his front leg again, attempting another heave to the leg side, but Siraj's yorker was pinpoint.

From BBC

Alice Capsey attempts a reverse sweep that only produces a single, before Maia Bouchier mis-times a heave to mid-wicket.

From BBC

Jalen Hurts, who threw three touchdown passes, was picked off in the end zone on a desperate heave to end the game.

From Seattle Times

For Alabama, wide receiver Isaiah Bond has shown a flair for the dramatic, catching Milroe’s 31-yard heave to the back corner of the end zone to beat Auburn.

From Los Angeles Times

Osborn that gave the Vikings a 21-17 lead early in the third quarter one play after a 47-yard heave to Osborn.

From Seattle Times