Definition of Nod
Nod
Nod
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To move your head up and down to show agreement or understanding.
e.g. She nodded her head in approval of the plan.
(verb)
to have one's head move forward involuntarily from being drowsy or falling asleep;
e.g. A few people had started to nod as the speech dragged on.
(verb)
to gently sway or bend from a vertical position, appearing to move back and forth or up and down;
e.g. The wind caused the flowers to nod in the field.
(noun)
an instance of moving one's head downward quickly in order to signal to someone or express greeting or agreement;
e.g. She gave a nod to each of us when we entered the room.
(noun)
a sign or gesture, often figurative, that recognizes or acknowledges and pays a compliment to something/someone;
e.g. Her performance in the movie was a nod to the style of a famous actress.
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