| billow |
a large wave in the ocean; swell. [1/2 definitions] |
| breaker1 |
a heavy ocean wave that breaks into foam on the shore or at sea. |
| crest |
the peak of a large hill, mountain, or wave. [1/4 definitions] |
| curl |
When something curls, it goes into the shape of a ring or wave. [1/4 definitions] |
| fan1 |
A fan is also something that you wave back and forth with your hand to cool your face or body. [1/3 definitions] |
| flag1 |
When you flag someone, you wave a flag or your arms to get them to stop or pay attention. [1/2 definitions] |
| flail |
to move or wave wildly. [1/4 definitions] |
| flap |
to swing or wave back and forth with a slapping sound. [1/5 definitions] |
| float |
A float is a platform on wheels that is covered with decorations. Floats are usually seen in a parade. Sometimes people ride on a float and wave to the people watching. [1/3 definitions] |
| flourish |
to wave about in a bold or dramatic way. [1/5 definitions] |
| flutter |
to wave rapidly back and forth or up and down. [1/5 definitions] |
| fly1 |
to cause to wave or float in the air. [1/9 definitions] |
| gesture |
A gesture is a small movement you make with a part of your body that shows an idea or feeling to another person. When you wave at someone, you are making a gesture that says "Hello!" or that says "I'm over here! We often make gestures when we talk and they help us express our feelings or give support to what we are saying. [1/2 definitions] |
| greeting |
A greeting is something you might say or do when you see a person you know, or when you meet someone for the first time. People often say hello, wave, or shake hands as a greeting. [1/2 definitions] |
| hail1 |
to call out or wave to in order to attract the attention of (a taxi, bus, or the like.) [1/4 definitions] |
| microwave |
a type of radio wave with a high frequency. Microwaves are used in special ovens to heat food and liquids. [1/2 definitions] |
| ripple |
a small wave. [1/4 definitions] |
| stream |
to float or wave. [1/7 definitions] |
| surge |
to move or swell in or like a wave; billow. [1/3 definitions] |
| swell |
a long wave or series of waves. [1/8 definitions] |
| tsunami |
a very large, often destructive, sea wave that is caused by an earthquake or explosion of a volcano under the ocean. |