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   nod

   /nɒd/

   verb

   • 1. lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal: "he looked around for support and everyone nodded" Similar inclinebobbowdipwagduck
   • ▪ signify or express (greeting, assent, or understanding) by nodding: "he nodded his consent" Similar signalgesturegesticulatemotionsignindicate
   • ▪ move one's head up and down repeatedly: "he shut his eyes, nodding to the beat"
   • 2. let one's head fall forward when drowsy or asleep: "Anna nodded over her book"
   • ▪ make a mistake due to a momentary lack of alertness or attention: "scientific reason, like Homer, sometimes nods" Similar make a mistakebe mistakenbe in errorbe wrongbe incorrectget something wrongmake an errormake a sliperrtrip upstumblebe carelessbe inattentivebe negligentinformal:slip up
   • 3. head (the ball) without great force: "Henry nodded the ball over the line"

   noun

   • 1. an act of nodding the head: "at a nod from his father he left the room" Similar signalindicationsigncuegestureinclinationbobbowdipduckgreetingacknowledgement
   • ▪ a gesture of acknowledgement or concession to: "the device is a nod to the conventions of slapstick"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): perhaps of Low German origin; compare with Middle High German notten ‘move about, shake’. The noun dates from the mid 16th century.

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Nod is a verb that means to move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting. Nod is also a noun that means a movement of the head or a vote or nomination.

   • English (US)

     a movement up and down with the head: Chen gave her a nod of...

   • Znaczenie Nod, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     nod definicja: 1. to move your head down and then up,...

   • Nod: Thai Translation

     NOD translate: พยักหน้ารับ, สัปหงก, การพยักหน้า. Learn more...

   • Nod: Russian Translation

     NOD translate: кивать головой . Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Nod Spanish Translation

     NOD translate: asentir con la cabeza, inclinación de cabeza,...

   • Nod: Italian Translation

     nod translate: fare cenno col capo, (fare un cenno col...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nodNod Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word nod, which can be a verb or a noun. A nod is a quick downward motion of the head, an indication of approval or recognition, or a slip or error.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you nod, you move your head downwards and upwards to show that you are answering 'yes' to a question, or to show agreement, understanding, or approval.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNOD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Nod is a verb or a noun that means moving your head down and then up, often to show agreement, approval, or greeting. Learn how to use nod in different contexts, idioms, and phrases with examples from various sources.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › nodNod - definition of nod by The Free Dictionary

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   Nod is a word that can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to lower and raise the head quickly, usually in agreement or acknowledgment. As a noun, it means a quick movement of the head, or a short sleep, or a swaying motion.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nodNod - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you nod, you shake your head up and down, as if you're indicating agreement. If you want to say "Yes" without uttering a single word, all you have to do is nod.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionnod verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb nod, which means to move your head up and down or to show agreement, understanding, etc. See pictures, idioms, phrasal verbs and collocations with nod.