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continuous waves

British  

plural noun

  1.  CW.  radio waves generated as a continuous train of oscillations having a constant frequency and amplitude

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Between 1789 and the mid-1800s, not only Americans but continuous waves of European immigrants moved into the Ohio Valley.

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About five years ago, he was searching for a new feat and came up with the idea of creating continuous waves with ropes, which turned out to be a challenge even for him.

From Washington Post Feb. 25, 2010

Then came the theory of light radiating in continuous waves.

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His confusion was multiplied by the continuous waves of hunger coming from the dragon.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

On the days of a strong wind the waters turned a terrible dark green, forming choppy and continuous waves with a light yellowish foam.

From Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster

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