Definition of wave

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Wave (v. i.) An advancing ridge or swell on the surface of a liquid, as of the sea, resulting from the oscillatory motion of the particles composing it when disturbed by any force their position of rest; an undulation..

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Surge :: Surge (n.) The motion of, or produced by, a great wave..
Roll :: Roll (v.) The act of rolling, or state of being rolled; as, the roll of a ball; the roll of waves..
Dicrotism :: Dicrotism (n.) A condition in which there are two beats or waves of the arterial pulse to each beat of the heart.
Decided :: Decided (a.) Free from doubt or wavering; determined; of fixed purpose; fully settled; positive; resolute; as, a decided opinion or purpose..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) A vibration propagated from particle to particle through a body or elastic medium, as in the transmission of sound; an assemblage of vibrating molecules in all phases of a vibration, with no phase repeated; a wave of vibration; an undulation. See Undulation..
Fluctuant :: Fluctuant (a.) Floating on the waves.
Poop :: Poop (v. t.) To break over the poop or stern, as a wave..
Flexuous :: Flexuous (a.) Wavering; not steady; flickering.
Chopping :: Chopping (a.) Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other; as, a chopping sea..
Dash :: Dash (v. i.) To rust with violence; to move impetuously; to strike violently; as, the waves dash upon rocks..
Wafture :: Wafture (n.) The act of waving; a wavelike motion; a waft.
Fluctuation :: Fluctuation (n.) A wavering; unsteadiness; as, fluctuations of opinion; fluctuations of prices..
Fluctuate :: Fluctuate (v. i.) To move as a wave; to roll hither and thither; to wave; to float backward and forward, as on waves; as, a fluctuating field of air..
Sink :: Sink (v. i.) To fall by, or as by, the force of gravity; to descend lower and lower; to decline gradually; to subside; as, a stone sinks in water; waves rise and sink; the sun sinks in the west..
Rut :: Rut (n.) Roaring, as of waves breaking upon the shore; rote. See Rote..
Cyma :: Cyma (n.) A member or molding of the cornice, the profile of which is wavelike in form..
Steady :: Steady (n.) Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute; as, a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object..
Wash :: Wash (n.) The flow, swash, or breaking of a body of water, as a wave; also, the sound of it..
Vacillatory :: Vacillatory (a.) Inclined to vacillate; wavering; irresolute.
Doubt :: Doubt (v. i.) To waver in opinion or judgment; to be in uncertainty as to belief respecting anything; to hesitate in belief; to be undecided as to the truth of the negative or the affirmative proposition; to b e undetermined.
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