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Definition:

(nou) one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water) (nou) a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon (nou) a movement up and down or back and forth (nou) something that rises rapidly (nou) the act of signaling by a movement of the hand (nou) a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair (nou) an undulating curve (nou) a persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures) (nou) a member of the women's reserve of the United States Navy; originally organized during World War II but now no longer a separate branch

Phonetic Transcription:

weɪv

Examples:

The wave is just the surface of the sea.

The wave also recalls the surf and sand dunes of the area as seen from the sea.

The U wave is a wave on an electrocardiogram that is not always seen.

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