wave
Pronunciación: [/weɪv/]
Contexto: «ocean»
(noun) a long body of water that moves continuously in a particular direction. Waves in the ocean are caused by wind.
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The surfers rode the big waves on their surfboards.
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There were no waves at the beach today, so we couldn't go surfing.
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Have you ever seen a really big wave in the ocean?
Contexto: «greeting»
(verb) to move your hand or hands back and forth in a friendly or noticeable way to say hello or get someone's attention.
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She waved to her friend as he walked by.
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He didn't wave back when I greeted him.
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How do you wave to someone to say hello?
Contexto: «technology»
(noun) a sudden increase in the strength or level of something, especially a signal or sound.
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The radio picked up a weak wave signal from far away.
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There was too much interference, and the wave transmission was disrupted.
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Can you explain how a radio wave works to transmit signals?
Contexto: «motion»
(verb) to move back and forth or up and down smoothly and rhythmically like the motion of the ocean.
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The flag waved in the wind as the national anthem played.
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The tree stood still and didn't wave in the calm air.
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What does it mean when a flag is waving?