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Definitions from the WebTerm: wave at Part of Speech: Verb Sense 1 (Popular Usage): - Definition: To make a hand movement to greet or get someone's attention from a distance. - Example Sentence: You can wave at the bus driver to stop if you are running late. - Example Sentence: I saw my friend across the crowded room and waved at her. Part of Speech: Noun Sense 1 (Popular Usage): - Definition: A gesture involving raising and moving one's hand as a form of greeting or signaling. - Example Sentence: A friendly wave at the end of the street made me feel welcome in the neighborhood. Part of Speech: Verb Sense 2 (Local Usage): - Definition: To gesture using one's hand or hands in a specific pattern, often used symbolically. - Example Sentence: In Hawaiian culture, people often wave at each other by making the shaka sign. - Example Sentence: The referee signaled an offside by waving at the linesman. Part of Speech: Verb Sense 3 (Local Usage): - Definition: To produce undulating or vibrating movement in the air or on a surface. - Example Sentence: The tall grass in the field waved at the passing breeze. - Example Sentence: The colorful flag waved at the top of the mast. Related Products: | ||||
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