"yo-heave-ho" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj|head=yo-heave-ho}} yo-heave-ho
  1. A repetitive call made in order to synchronise workers performing some collective physical labour, such as hauling on a rope. Synonyms: yo-he-ho Related terms: yo-he-ho theory
    Sense id: en-yo-heave-ho-en-intj-lBv9Z9kv

Alternative forms

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