wave verb [ I or T ] (MOVE HAND)
wave verb [ I or T ] (MOVE REPEATEDLY)
wave noun [ C ] (WATER)
wave noun [ C ] (HAND MOVEMENT)
wave noun [ C ] (ENERGY)
B2 the pattern in which some types of energy, such as sound, light, and heat, are spread or carried:
radio waves
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- The microphone converts acoustic waves to electrical signals for transmission.
- The unit emits an electromagnetic wave.
- Radio Seven transmits on 201 medium wave.
- Waves of light and sound are transmitted in every direction.
- These sound waves travel at over 1000 feet per second.
wave noun [ C ] (LARGE NUMBER)
C2 a larger than usual number of events of a similar, often bad, type, happening within the same period:
a crime wave
a new, second, etc. wave of sth
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- The Met Office says that the heat wave will continue for most of the week.
- The vineyard is representative of the new wave of wine producers.
- Wave on wave of refugees has crossed the border to escape the fighting.
- This recent wave of terrorism has ruled out any chance of peace talks.
- A wave of strikes swept the country.
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