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aceno — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • nod verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
  • wave noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

Senses

aceno is used for these senses in English:

  • nod An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
  • wave Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.

nod — full definition

  1. verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
  2. verb To let the head droop as one starts to fall asleep.
  3. noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
  4. noun A brief mention or reference to something.

wave — full definition

  1. noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
  2. noun A moving disturbance that carries energy, such as sound, light, or radio signals.
  3. noun A sudden but temporary surge or increase in something.
  4. verb To move your hand back and forth, usually to greet someone or say goodbye.
  5. verb To move loosely back and forth, or to have an undulating shape.

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