The phrase "heave hoed" is spelled with a combination of two past tense verbs used in the nautical context. The first verb, "heave," is pronounced /hiːv/ with a long "ee" sound and rhyming with "eve." The second verb, "hoed," has a long "o" sound and is pronounced /hoʊd/. The combination of the two verbs is commonly used when sailors are working together to lift heavy objects, such as anchors or sails. The phrase originates from the 17th century and continues to be used today in various contexts.