Definition of wave

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Wave (v. t.) To raise into inequalities of surface; to give an undulating form a surface to.

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Fluctuant :: Fluctuant (a.) Floating on the waves.
Hoppestere :: Hoppestere (a.) An unexplained epithet used by Chaucer in reference to ships. By some it is defined as dancing (on the wave); by others as opposing, warlike..
Chopping :: Chopping (a.) Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other; as, a chopping sea..
Heave Offering :: Heave offering () An offering or oblation heaved up or elevated before the altar, as the shoulder of the peace offering. See Wave offering..
Wave :: 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..
Adrift :: Adrift (adv. & a.) Floating at random; in a drifting condition; at the mercy of wind and waves. Also fig.
Fix :: Fix (v. t.) To hold steadily; to direct unwaveringly; to fasten, as the eye on an object, the attention on a speaker..
Flicker :: Flicker (n.) The act of wavering or of fluttering; flucuation; sudden and brief increase of brightness; as, the last flicker of the dying flame..
Conflict :: Conflict (v.) A striking or dashing together; violent collision; as, a conflict of elements or waves..
Wavering :: Wavering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wave.
Ripple :: Ripple (n.) a small wave on the surface of water or other liquids for which the driving force is not gravity, but surface tension..
Waveson :: Waveson (n.) Goods which, after shipwreck, appear floating on the waves, or sea..
Unhinge :: Unhinge (v. t.) To render unstable or wavering; to unsettle; as, to unhinge one's mind or opinions; to unhinge the nerves..
Foreland :: Foreland (n.) That portion of the natural shore on the outside of the embankment which receives the stock of waves and deadens their force.
Swing :: Swing (v. i.) To move to and fro, as a body suspended in the air; to wave; to vibrate; to oscillate..
Waveringly :: Waveringly (adv.) In a wavering manner.
Whiffle :: Whiffle (v. t.) To wave or shake quickly; to cause to whiffle.
Comb :: Comb (n.) To roll over, as the top or crest of a wave; to break with a white foam, as waves..
Balance :: Balance (v. i.) To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal force; to waver; to hesitate.
Curl :: Curl (n.) To raise in waves or undulations; to ripple.
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