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Noun
A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore
“As he stood near the shore, a huge wave knocked him from his perch and almost carried him out to sea.”
Noun
A gesture or signal made by moving one's hand to and fro
“He gave me a small wave to indicate that he was ready.”
Noun
A sudden occurrence of or increase in a phenomenon or activity
“By the early twentieth century, a new wave of success was beginning to make its presence felt in various guises.”
Noun
A slight trembling movement or sound, sometimes figuratively
“She saw the look of dismay on his face and she felt a little wave of regret.”
Noun
A shape or movement that alternatingly curves in opposite directions
“Our eyes were fixed on the wave displayed on the monitor.”
Noun
A slightly curling lock of hair
“Use a curling iron or Velcro rollers to achieve a delicate wave in your hair.”
Noun
(physics) A periodic disturbance of the particles of a substance
“Sound is a wave of compression and rarefaction in air.”
Noun
A sudden and widespread occurrence or manifestation of something
Noun
An undulating or throbbing movement
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A number of similar or related events, objects, or people coming one after another
Noun
A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition
Noun
A pulse, such as of electrical energy
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A group of people of similar age involved in a particular activity
Noun
A very large and destructive wave caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean
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Something which is a by-product of another
Noun
A trail of disturbed water or air left by the passage of a ship or aircraft
Noun
A ray or shaft of light
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Noun
Any contagious disease that spreads rapidly and kills many people
Noun
A phenomenon where the members of a crowd raise their hands in turn, creating the illusion of a passing wave
Noun
A distinctive style, mood or quality
Noun
A powerful surge of feeling or trend of events
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A wrinkle or crease on the surface of something
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The regular passing from one condition to another
Verb
To sway to and fro, especially while remaining fixed to one point
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“A few flags would wave from their poles, sporting the institute's signature colors.”
Verb
To move (one's hand or arm, or something held in one's hand) to and fro
“Carl would occasionally wave a cleaver to chase away people who were sitting at the counter without spending.”
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To move one's hand as a signal
“We tried to wave to them to come closer.”
Verb
To move one's hand to and fro as a greeting
“Can see them out on the porch? But they don't wave, and I know I don't want to stay.”
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(of hair) To grow with a slight curl
“His light brown hair would wave back almost to his shoulders while still puffing outward slightly.”
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To brandish one's possessions as a signal of one's status
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To hang or suspend in an elevated position
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To summon or signal (to someone or a vehicle)
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To greet or physically respond to by recognizing the presence of
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