swing, wave, flourish, brandish, thrash mean to wield or cause to move to and fro or up and down. swing implies regular or uniform movement. wave usually implies smooth or continuous …

WAVE definition: a disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell. See examples of wave used in a sentence.

In mathematics and physical science, a wave is a propagating dynamic disturbance (change from equilibrium) of one or more quantities. Periodic waves oscillate repeatedly about an …

Definition of wave noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. Physics a. A disturbance that travels through a medium. Energy is transferred by a wave from one region of the medium to another without causing any permanent displacement of the …

Jan 1, 2026 · wave, propagation of disturbances from place to place in a regular and organized way. Most familiar are surface waves that travel on water, but sound, light, and the motion of …

wave noun [C] (MOVE) a movement of your raised hand from side to side or up and down as a greeting or goodbye, or to get someone's attention or give information: