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Bodies of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore
“At sunset, I lounge in my four-poster bed and watch as the waves wash onto the rocks.”
The large body of salt water that covers most of the earth
The consequences or after-effects of a significant (and usually unpleasant) event
The water or air disturbed by a moving boat or aircraft
The regular passing from one condition to another
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a shape or movement that alternatingly curves in opposite directions
“Our eyes were fixed on the wave displayed on the monitor.”
Plural for a slightly curling lock of hair
“Use a curling iron or Velcro rollers to achieve a delicate wave in your hair.”
(physics) Plural for a periodic disturbance of the particles of a substance
“Sound is a wave of compression and rarefaction in air.”
Plural for a slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break
Plural for a number of similar or related events, objects, or people coming one after another
Plural for an act of waving (something at someone)
Plural for a wavy appearance or outline
Plural for a group of people of similar age involved in a particular activity
Plural for a movement from side to side or back and forth
Plural for a pulse, such as of electrical energy
Plural for derivative
Plural for a gesture of respect or polite recognition, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing
Plural for a trail of disturbed water or air left by the passage of a ship or aircraft
Plural for a ray or shaft of light
Plural for a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events
Plural for a phenomenon where the members of a crowd raise their hands in turn, creating the illusion of a passing wave
Plural for an act of flapping something, typically a wing or arm, up and down or from side to side
Plural for a distinctive style, mood or quality
To sway to and fro, especially while remaining fixed to one point
“A few flags would wave from their poles, sporting the institute's signature colors.”
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.”
To move one's hand as a signal
“We tried to wave to them to come closer.”
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.”
(of hair) To grow with a slight curl
“His light brown hair would wave back almost to his shoulders while still puffing outward slightly.”
To brandish one's possessions as a signal of one's status
To use gestures to convey information or directions
To summon or signal (to someone or a vehicle)
To suspend in an elevated position
To greet or physically respond to by recognizing the presence of
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