English · Nature & Environment
wave
/weɪv/
[/weɪv/]
moving ridge of water
Beginnernoun
Definition
A raised line of water that moves across the surface of the sea.
Example
A huge wave rose suddenly and crashed onto the shore, soaking the surprised tourists.
A huge wave rose suddenly and crashed onto the shore, soaking the surprised tourists.
Etymology
From Old English 'wafian', to move to and fro.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in marine, physics, and figurative contexts.