water wave
noun
a wave on the surface of a body of water.
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water-waveverb (used with object)to set (hair) in a water wave.
water wave
1 Americannoun
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a wave on the surface of a body of water.
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a wave combed or pressed into wet hair and then dried.
water-wave
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American
[waw-ter-weyv, wot-er-]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌweɪv, ˈwɒt ər- /
verb (used with object)
water-waved,
water-waving
Etymology
Origin of water wave1
First recorded in 1550–60
Origin of water-wave2
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Voilà, your water wave has tunneled through a wall!
From Scientific American • Oct. 12, 2023
He’s not exactly sure what combination of water, wave force or sand caused the impact that hurt him.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2017
The most intuitive and easiest wave to imagine is the familiar water wave.
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
That uncertainty is directly connected to the wave-like character of matter and light: if you have a water wave traveling across the ocean, what is the precise position of the wave?
From Scientific American • Jun. 7, 2011
As they passed over it, Minli saw the smooth water wave with gentle ripples and heard what sounded like faint drumming.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
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