wave

US /weɪv/
UK /weɪv/
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1.

onda

a ridge of water moving across the surface of a sea, lake, etc.

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The boat was tossed by the large waves.
La barca fu sballottata dalle grandi onde.
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Surfers wait for the perfect wave.
I surfisti aspettano l'onda perfetta.
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2.

cenno, saluto

a gesture with the hand and arm, used to greet someone or to signal something

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She gave a friendly wave as I passed by.
Mi ha fatto un cenno amichevole mentre passavo.
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He gave a quick wave to the crowd.
Fece un rapido cenno alla folla.
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gesturesignalhand motion
3.

ondata, flusso

a period in which there is an increase in a particular activity or type of behavior

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There's a new wave of interest in renewable energy.
C'è una nuova ondata di interesse per l'energia rinnovabile.
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The company experienced a wave of new hires.
L'azienda ha sperimentato un'ondata di nuove assunzioni.
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1.

salutare, fare cenno

move one's hand or arm to and fro in greeting or as a signal

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She waved goodbye to her friends.
Ha salutato i suoi amici con la mano.
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He waved the taxi over.
Ha fatto cenno al taxi di avvicinarsi.
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beckonsignalgesture
2.

sventolare, agitare

move something to and fro

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The flag waved in the wind.
La bandiera sventolava al vento.
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She waved her hand to dismiss him.
Ha agitato la mano per congedarlo.
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