wave
Plural
waves
1
a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.
- 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.
- Sitting by the riverbank, they enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves lapping against the shore.
- The ocean was calm today, with only gentle waves rolling towards the sandy beach.
- The waves crashed against the rocks with great force.
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2
a gesture or signal made with the hand or arm, often as a form of greeting or farewell
- 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.
- He caught her eye across the room and gave a small wave to say hello.
- As the train pulled away, she waved goodbye to her family with a wave of her hand.
- The coach gave a friendly wave to the players as they left the field after the match.
3
a sudden and often temporary increase or occurrence of something, often characterized by a distinctive movement or pattern
- The city experienced a wave of tourists during the summer festival.
- There was a wave of excitement when the concert tickets went on sale.
- A wave of protests swept across the country following the announcement.
- The restaurant saw a wave of new customers after the positive review.
- The company experienced a wave of applications for the new job openings.
4
a loose curl or ringlet in hair
- She styled her hair into soft waves for the wedding.
- His hair naturally forms gentle waves after washing.
- The hairstylist added waves to her straight hair for a more voluminous look.
- The waves in his hair gave him a relaxed and casual appearance.
5
a prolonged and widespread period of unusual weather, often characterized by extreme temperatures
- The city struggled to cope with the ongoing heat wave.
- A cold wave brought unexpected snow to the region.
- The farmers were worried about the effects of the drought wave on their crops.
- Many people stayed indoors to avoid the severe heat wave.
- The weather forecast warned of an incoming storm wave.
6
a smooth, wavy line or curve
- The artist drew a continuous wave across the canvas.
- We admired the gentle wave of hills in the distance.
- The wave pattern in the fabric added a touch of elegance.
- She sketched a wave to represent the flowing river.
- The roller coaster track formed a series of thrilling waves.
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7
something that rises rapidly