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waving

wa·ving

UK/ˈweɪvɪŋ/ US/ˈweɪvɪŋ/ fairly common
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

  • “ran quickly, her flaring coat behind her”
  • “flying banners”
  • “flags waving in the breeze”
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noun

1.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

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  • dick-waving contest
  • finger waving
  • hand waving

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