Waving
Pronunciation: /ˈweɪv/
Waving (noun)
- a movement of your hand to say hello or goodbye.
- a raised part of water that moves across the sea or ocean.
- a pattern of energy, like light or sound, that moves through space.
Examples
- She gave a friendly wave to the neighbor.
- A wave of the hand can signal goodbye.
Common collocations: friendly wave, quick wave, big wave, ocean wave, radio wave
Waving (verb)
- to move your hand from side to side to greet someone.
- to move something, like a flag, up and down or side to side.
Examples
- He waved to catch her attention.
- They waved goodbye as the train left.