Waves

American  

[weyvz] / weɪvz /

Or WAVES

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the Women's Reserve of the U.S. Naval Reserve, the distinct force of women enlistees in the U.S. Navy, organized during World War II.

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WAVES British  

/ weɪvz /

acronym

1. Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service; the women's reserve of the US navy

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Etymology

Origin of Waves

1942; W(omen) A(ccepted for) V(olunteer) E(mergency) S(ervice)

Example Sentences

Waves in any climate can reduce transit speed and lead to accidents.

From The Wall Street Journal

After allowing Pepperdine to shoot 50% midway through the first half, the Bruins made baskets hard to come by over the final 10 minutes, the Waves shooting just 32.1% by halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

The arrest followed a US extradition request received by Guyana on Thursday, according to the Demerara Waves news outlet.

From Barron's

Waves crashed over the lens room 146 feet above the sea, and water cascaded down the circular stairs “like a waterfall,” Shelton said.

From Los Angeles Times

Waves for the masses continue until about 12:00, with many taking part in the race to raise money for charities.

From BBC

Related Words

• aftermath
• consequence
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• reaction
• repercussion
• response
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