wave · n
wave (ENERGY)
B2 the pattern in which some types of energy, such as sound, light and heat, are spread or carried
Dictionary examples:
radio waves (15.8)
wave (GROUP)
C2 a group of people or things that arrive or happen together or in a short period of time
Dictionary examples:
Another wave of people flowed into the theater. (34.2)
There has been a wave of robberies in the region. (40.9)
a wave of hatred/enthusiasm/sadness, etc.
C2 when you suddenly feel an emotion
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She felt a sudden wave of sadness. (41.6)
make waves
C2 to cause problems by asking difficult questions or criticizing
Dictionary examples:
He has earned a reputation for making waves during political campaigns. (47.1)
wave (HAND)
C2 when you raise your hand and move it from side to side in order to attract someone's attention or to say hello or goodbye
Dictionary examples:
She gave a little wave as the train left. (33.2)
wave (WATER)
B1 a line of higher water that moves across the surface of an area of water, especially the ocean
Dictionary examples:
The surfer rode the wave like a cowboy on a very wet horse. (0.0)
At night, I listened to the sound of the waves breaking/crashing against the shore. (39.4)