wave
wave
weɪv
veiv
British pronunciation
/weɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "wave"in English

Wave
01

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

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wave definition and meaning
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The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach.
02

a gesture or signal made with the hand or arm, often as a form of greeting or farewell

wave definition and meaning
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She gave a cheerful wave to her friends as they drove past on the street.
03

a sudden and often temporary increase or occurrence of something, often characterized by a distinctive movement or pattern

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The city experienced a wave of tourists during the summer festival.
04

a loose curl or ringlet in hair

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She styled her hair into soft waves for the wedding.
05

a prolonged and widespread period of unusual weather, often characterized by extreme temperatures

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The city struggled to cope with the ongoing heat wave.
06

a smooth, wavy line or curve

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The artist drew a continuous wave across the canvas.
6.1

(physics) an oscillating movement by which energy is transferred without the transport of matter, such as light and sound

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Light travels through space in the form of a wave.
07

something that rises rapidly

to wave
01

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

Intransitive: to wave | to wave to sb
to wave definition and meaning
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She stood on the platform and waved as the train departed.
02

to make someone's hair look loosely curled

Transitive: to wave hair
to wave definition and meaning
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She waved her hair for a relaxed, beachy look.
03

to move back and forth in a swaying motion

Intransitive
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The flag waved in the breeze.
04

to move a hand, arm, or an object held in the hand back and forth, often as a gesture or signal

Transitive: to wave one's hand or an object in hand
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The teacher waved the flag to start the race.
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