Definition of wave

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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..

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Breaker :: Breaker (n.) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sand bank, or a rock or reef near the surface..
Irresolute :: Irresolute (a.) Not resolute; not decided or determined; wavering; given to doubt or irresolution.
Brandish :: Brandish (n.) To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) To be moved to and fro as a signal.
Bore :: Bore (n.) A tidal flood which regularly or occasionally rushes into certain rivers of peculiar configuration or location, in one or more waves which present a very abrupt front of considerable height, dangerous to shipping, as at the mouth of the Amazon, in South America, the Hoogly and Indus, in India, and the Tsien-tang, in China..
Siren :: Siren (n.) An instrument for producing musical tones and for ascertaining the number of sound waves or vibrations per second which produce a note of a given pitch. The sounds are produced by a perforated rotating disk or disks. A form with two disks operated by steam or highly compressed air is used sounding an alarm to vessels in fog.
Whitecap :: Whitecap (n.) A wave whose crest breaks into white foam, as when the wind is freshening..
Wiggle :: Wiggle (v. t.) To move to and fro with a quick, jerking motion; to bend rapidly, or with a wavering motion, from side to side; to wag; to squirm; to wriggle; as, the dog wiggles his tail; the tadpole wiggles in the water..
Wavy :: Wavy (a.) Rising or swelling in waves; full of waves.
Undated :: Undated (a.) Rising and falling in waves toward the margin, as a leaf; waved..
Undulate :: Undulate (v. t.) To cause to move backward and forward, or up and down, in undulations or waves; to cause to vibrate..
Billow :: Billow (n.) A great wave or surge of the sea or other water, caused usually by violent wind..
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..
Decision :: Decision (n.) The quality of being decided; prompt and fixed determination; unwavering firmness; as, to manifest great decision..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) A waving or undulating motion; a signal made with the hand, a flag, etc..
Roar :: Roar (v. i.) To make a loud, confused sound, as winds, waves, passing vehicles, a crowd of persons when shouting together, or the like..
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) To float, wave, or rise in the air, as sparks or a flag..
Wigwag :: Wigwag (v. t.) To signal by means of a flag waved from side to side according to a code adopted for the purpose.
Vein :: Vein (n.) A streak or wave of different color, appearing in wood, and in marble and other stones; variegation..
Billow :: Billow (v. i.) To surge; to rise and roll in waves or surges; to undulate.
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