wave

wave · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A ridge of water moving across the surface of the sea.

  2. 2.

    A sudden occurrence or increase of something.

  3. 3.

    [physics]A disturbance traveling through a medium.

  4. 4.

    [as verb]To move one's hand to and fro; to signal.

Forms

plural: waves

Related words

See also: ocean, ripple, tide
Synonyms: ripple, surge, swell

Etymology

From Old English wafian ("to wave"), related to wæfan ("to clothe, wrap").