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.
O barco foi jogado pelas grandes ondas.
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Surfers wait for the perfect wave.
Os surfistas esperam pela onda perfeita.
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swellbreakerripple
2.

acenar, gesto

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.
Ela fez um acenar amigável quando passei.
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He gave a quick wave to the crowd.
Ele fez um rápido acenar para a multidão.
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gesturesignalhand motion
3.

onda, surto

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.
Há uma nova onda de interesse em energia renovável.
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The company experienced a wave of new hires.
A empresa experimentou uma onda de novas contratações.
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1.

acenar, sinalizar

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.
Ela acenou adeus aos amigos.
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He waved the taxi over.
Ele acenou para o táxi parar.
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beckonsignalgesture
2.

tremular, agitar

move something to and fro

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The flag waved in the wind.
A bandeira tremulava ao vento.
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She waved her hand to dismiss him.
Ela acenou com a mão para dispensá-lo.
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