A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore. The surfers waited eagerly for the perfect wave to ride.
A sudden occurrence of or increase in a specified phenomenon, feeling, or emotion. There was a wave of excitement as the concert began.
A gesture of the hand or arm used to signal or greet someone. She gave a friendly wave as she spotted her friend across the street.
A movement up and down or back and forth. The flag fluttered in the breeze with a gentle wave.
A shape or pattern resembling a series of waves. The fabric had a wave pattern that added texture to the design.
A single cycle of a periodic disturbance in a medium, such as a sound wave or light wave. The scientist studied the properties of the sound wave in the lab.
A group or series of people or things arriving, occurring, or acting simultaneously or in rapid succession. A fresh wave of volunteers joined the cleanup effort each morning.
To move one's hand back and forth as a greeting or signal. She waved at her friend across the street.
To move freely back and forth or up and down in the air, as a flag or hair. The flag waved in the breeze.
To signal or direct someone to move in a particular direction by moving one's hand. The officer waved the cars through the intersection.
To dismiss or ignore something, often with a gesture. He waved away her concerns with a laugh.
To shape or arrange (hair) so that it forms curls or undulating ridges. The stylist waved her hair for the vintage photoshoot.