What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sticky stuff is heaved around (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sticky". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IS + HEAVED = ADHESIVE; definition: "Sticky" The answer is ADHESIVE.

Sticky stuff is heaved around (8)

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