English dictionary
wave
/w/eI/v/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
Synonyms moving ridgeSource: WordNet 3.0
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a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon
ExamplesA wave of settlers.
Troops advancing in waves.
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(physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
Synonyms undulationSource: WordNet 3.0
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something that rises rapidly
ExamplesA wave of emotion swept over him.
There was a sudden wave of buying before the market closed.
A wave of conservatism in the country led by the hard right.
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the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
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a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair
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an undulating curve
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a persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures)
ExamplesA heat wave.
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a member of the women's reserve of the United States Navy; originally organized during World War II but now no longer a separate branch
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An advancing ridge or swell on the surface of a liquid, as of the sea, resulting from the oscillatory motion of the particles composing it when disturbed by any force their position of rest; an undulation.
Source: webster1913
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Something resembling or likened to a water wave, as in rising unusually high, in being of unusual extent, or in progressive motion; a swelling or excitement, as of feeling or energy; a tide; flood; period of intensity, usual activity, or the like; as, a <i>wave</i> of enthusiasm.
Source: webster1913
verb
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signal with the hands or nod
ExamplesShe waved to her friends.
He waved his hand hospitably.
Synonyms beckonSource: WordNet 3.0
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move or swing back and forth
ExamplesShe waved her gun.
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move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
ExamplesThe waves rolled towards the beach.
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twist or roll into coils or ringlets
Synonyms curlSource: WordNet 3.0
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set waves in
ExamplesShe asked the hairdresser to wave her hair.
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See <u>Waive</u>.
Source: webster1913
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To play loosely; to move like a wave, one way and the other; to float; to flutter; to undulate.
Source: webster1913
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To move one way and the other; to brandish.
Source: webster1913