wave
/weɪv/ noun [C]Translation
WATER › a line of higher water that moves across the surface of the sea or a lake
dalga
I could hear the waves crashing against the rocks.1530GROUP › a group of people or things that arrive or happen together or in a short period of time
(insan) dalga
There has been a wave of kidnappings in the region. Another wave of refugees is arriving at the border.1888 a wave of hatred/enthusiasm/sadness, etc › when you suddenly feel an emotion
nefret/coşku/üzüntü vb. dalgası
She felt a sudden wave of sadness.2124HAND › when you raise your hand and move it from side to side in order to attract someone's attention or say goodbye
el sallama
She gave a little wave as the train left.2338ENERGY › a piece of sound, light, or other energy that travels up and down in a curved pattern
(ses, ışık, enerji) dalga/dalgası
a radio wave → See also new wave → See also tidal wave1254(Definition of wave noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish
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