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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, feeling or emotion
“By the early twentieth century, a new wave of success was beginning to make its presence felt in various guises.”
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 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 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 of electrical energy; a brief current
Plural for derivative
Plural for a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition
Plural for a brief, rapid action or movement
Plural for a ray or shaft of light
Plural for any contagious disease that spreads rapidly and kills many people
Plural for a phenomenon where the members of a crowd raise their hands in turn, creating the illusion of a passing wave
Plural for a state of agitation; a panic
Plural for a trail of disturbed water or air left by the passage of a ship or aircraft
Plural for a distinctive style, mood or quality
Move or cause to move unsteadily from side to side
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 lash or strike repeatedly, especially with a long pliable instrument
To suspend in an elevated position
To greet or physically respond to by recognizing the presence of
To cover completely with water
To cool (someone or something) by waving an object to create a current of air
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