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To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.

Example: The flag waved in the gentle breeze.

To move one’s hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure.

(metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

Example: I waved goodbye from across the room.

To have an undulating or wavy form.

A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.

Example: The wave traveled from the center of the lake before breaking on the shore.

The ocean.

A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.

A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.

Example: Her hair had a nice wave to it.

To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.

Example: If you waive the right to be silent, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law.

To put aside, avoid.

To outlaw (someone).

To abandon, give up (someone or something).

To move from side to side; to sway.

To stray, wander.