wave

/wˈe‍ɪv/

/ˈweɪv/

[noun] [verb]

Wave

[NOUN]

an elevated body of water that floats across the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

synonyms : moving ridge

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

synonyms : wafture

waving

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

(physics) the particular type of movement of light and sound that is a kind of oscillation, by which energy but not matter is transfered

synonyms : undulation

a loose curl or ringlet in hair

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

a persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures)

an undulating curve

synonyms : undulation

something that rises rapidly

to wave

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

synonyms : beckon

to make someone's hair look loosely curled

synonyms : curl

move or swing back and forth

synonyms : brandish

flourish

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

synonyms : flap

roll

undulate

set waves in

Examples

1. The passengers waved goodbye to their loved ones from the ship's deck.

2. The flag waved proudly over the building.

3. The new kid on the block is already making waves with their innovative approach to marketing.

4. The waves drove against the shore.

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