Wave
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British pronunciation/wˈe‍ɪv/
American pronunciation/ˈweɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "wave"

Wave
01

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

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The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach.
A gentle breeze caused ripples on the surface of the lake, creating small waves.
02

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

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She gave a cheerful wave to her friends as they drove past on the street.
At the end of the concert, the singer gave the audience a wave before exiting the stage.
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.
There was a wave of excitement when the concert tickets went on sale.
04

a loose curl or ringlet in hair

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She styled her hair into soft waves for the wedding.
His hair naturally forms gentle waves after washing.
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.
A cold wave brought unexpected snow to the region.
06

a smooth, wavy line or curve

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The artist drew a continuous wave across the canvas.
We admired the gentle wave of hills in the distance.
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.
The wave properties of sound determine its pitch and volume.
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
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She stood on the platform and waved as the train departed.
The teacher waved to the students as they entered the classroom.
02

to make someone's hair look loosely curled

Transitive: to wave hair
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She waved her hair for a relaxed, beachy look.
The stylist waved her client ’s hair for extra volume and texture.
03

to move back and forth in a swaying motion

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The flag waved in the breeze.
She watched the seaweed wave underwater with the current.
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.
She waved her hand to get the attention of her friend across the street.
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