short wave
Britishnoun
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The short waves that struck in quick succession were the worst: “They hit you like walls.”
From National Geographic
As I was leaving, he fended off another homeless guy who wanted to fight, and surfers rode a short wave that broke right.
From Los Angeles Times
“It was a short wave … and the good news is that it was not very severe in terms of hospitalizations and deaths,” she said.
From Seattle Times
A theater veteran known for his work on the NBC drama “This Is Us,” Jones is 64 and wiry, with short waves of black hair and an almond-shaped face.
From New York Times
Arriving at the house, Woody began unloading the supplies onto a red picnic bench in the front yard, and the resident came to the door in a mask and offered a short wave.
From Los Angeles Times
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