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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

wave of the hand en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /weɪv ʌv ðə hænd/
  • (Australia) audio

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) A simple gesture, as used for greeting, command, dismissal, or summoning something as if by magic.

Forms

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waves of the hand Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

hand waving · handwaver · handwaving · wave away · handwave · handwavy · handwavium