Wave ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Wave ( noun )

1. A disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.
2. A disturbance in some medium, as light or sound, that travels through space or some material medium.

Origin:

Old english wafian, of germanic origin; related to dutch wieven and german waben.

Examples:

1. The waves at the beach were large today.
2. The boat rode the waves.
3. The sound of the waves was soothing.
4. The light waves traveled through the prism and formed a rainbow.
5. The radio waves carried the signal.

(As a verb)

Wave ( verb )

1. A disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.
2. A disturbance in some medium, as light or sound, that travels through space or some material medium.

Origin:

Old english wafian, of germanic origin; related to dutch wieven and german waben.

Examples:

1. The waves at the beach were large today.
2. The boat rode the waves.
3. The sound of the waves was soothing.
4. The light waves traveled through the prism and formed a rainbow.
5. The radio waves carried the signal.