a long ridge of water, especially on the sea, curling over and breaking on the shore; a steady increase and spread; a group of wavelengths used for radio broadcast; to move to and from, up and down
sea surf, current
Cases of word usage
1) a large wave (billow)
2) to wave (a weapon) about (as a threat etc) (brandish)
3) a larger wave breaking against a rock etc. (breaker)
4) a very short wave (as used in radio and radar) (microwave)
5) permanent wave (perm)
6) (an experience causing) an excited feeling passing like a wave along the nerves (thrill)
7) the distance between the highest point of one wave and that of the next (wavelength)