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Definition of nodding - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
communicationmoving head up and down as a gesture
- She was nodding in agreement during the meeting..
2.
planthaving flowers or branches bending downwards
- The nodding sunflowers swayed gently in the breeze.
Expressions with nodding
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having a slight acquaintance with someone
They are on nodding terms but rarely have deep conversations.
person one knows slightly
She is just a nodding acquaintance from the gym.
small dog model with a nodding head
He placed a nodding dog on the dashboard.
pumpjack used to extract oil from wells
The nodding donkey was working tirelessly in the oil field.
eurasian thistle with spiny leaves and drooping crimson flower heads
The nodding thistle grew tall in the field.
Origin of nodding
English, nod (to incline the head)
Terms with nodding included in their meaning
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plant
perennial herb with nodding, bell-shaped flowers
gesture
the act of bowing or nodding the head
flower
flowering plant with decorative leaves and nodding or showy flowers
North American plant
plant with yellow nodding flowers
machinery
mechanical pump resembling a nodding donkey
plant
genus of perennial bulbous herbs with nodding flowers
rock music
instance of nodding head to rock music
television
cutaway scene of an interviewer nodding
nodding motion
move with a rhythmic nodding motion
wildflower species
eurasian buttercup relative with single nodding, sweet-smelling white bloom
medical
syndrome with head nodding and eye oscillations
car decoration
small dog model with a nodding head
Examples of nodding in a sentence
He stood there, nodding slightly. The nodding daffodils lined the garden path. Nodding bluebells covered the forest floor.
View all translations of nodding
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- French:opiné, retombant, ...
- German:nickend, ...
- Italian:muovendo la testa, chinato, ...
- Spanish:asintiendo, inclinados, ...
- Portuguese:concordar com a cabeça, pendente, ...
- Chinese:点头的, 下垂的, ...
- Japanese:うなずく, うなだれた, ...
- Arabic:هَازّ الرَّأس, مُتَدَلِّي, ...
- Hebrew:מַהְנֵהֵן, שָפוּל, ...
- Russian:кивающий, наклоненный, ...
- Ukrainian:киває, нахилений, ...
- Hindi:सिर हिलाता हुआ, नोडिंग, ...
Definition of nod - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationmove the head up and down to show agreement
- She nodded in agreement with the plan.
2.
gesturesbriefly lower the head as a greeting
- He nodded to his neighbor in passing.
3.
mistakeRare UK make a mistake due to inattentionRare UK
- She nodded and missed the exit.
4.
drowsinessRare UK gradually fall asleepRare UK
- He nodded off during the lecture.
5.
gestureRare sway gently back and forthRare
- The flowers nodded in the breeze.
6.
sportstr. Rare UK hit the ball with the head in soccertr. Rare UK
- He nodded the ball into the goal.
7.
allusionRare allude to something indirectlyRare
- The speech nodded to historical events.
Noun
1.
agreementinstance of moving the head up and down
- She gave a nod to show her approval.
2.
drowsinessstate of being half-asleep
- He was in a nod during the meeting.
3.
selectionUS nomination or selection for somethingUS
- He received a nod for the award.
4.
subtle referencereference or allusion to something
- The film includes a nod to classic horror movies.
Images of nod
instance of moving the head up and down
Expressions with nod
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to slightly move your head up and down
She gave a nod to show her agreement.
gradually transition from being awake to sleeping
She nodded off while watching TV.
acknowledge someone with a nod
She nodded to her colleague as she entered the room.
be chosen or approved for something
She got the nod for the lead role.
approve or agree to something
The manager gave the nod to the new project.
unspoken agreement or understanding between people
They had a nod and a wink about the plan.
allow someone to pass by giving a nod
The guard nodded him through the gate.
state of sleep or dreaming
After a long day, she quickly entered the land of nod.
become drowsy and fall asleep suddenly
After a long day, he would nod out on the couch.
by general agreement without detailed discussion
The committee passed the decision on the nod..
move head up and down to show agreement
She nodded her head in agreement during the meeting.
respond with a friendly grin and slight head tilt
She would smile and nod at everyone she met.
move head up and down to show agreement
She nodded assent when asked if she understood.
quick head movement showing agreement or approval
She gave a nod of approbation after hearing the idea.
acknowledge or show approval of something
The director gave a nod to the crew's hard work.
move the head back and forth repeatedly
The old man would nid-nod by the fireplace.
Origin of nod
Old English, hnottian (to nod) + -
Examples of nod in a sentence
The audience nodded along as the speaker presented. She nodded in agreement during the meeting. The teacher nodded to acknowledge the student's answer. He nodded and forgot the meeting time. The editor nodded and published the wrong article. She nodded off on the train home.
After midnight, I began to nod off. The tulips nodded after the rain. Tall grasses nodded along the path. She nodded the ball to her teammate skillfully. The player nodded the ball over the defender's head. Her novel nods to classic literature. The film subtly nods to its predecessor. His nod signaled agreement with the proposal. A nod from the manager meant the plan was approved. She fell into a nod while reading. The long lecture put him in a nod. She got the nod for the lead role in the play. The nod from the committee was unexpected. The book's title is a nod to Shakespeare. Her speech included a nod to her mentors.
View all translations of nod
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- French:acquiescer, hochement, ...
- German:nicken, Nicken, ...
- Italian:annuire, cenno, ...
- Spanish:asentir, asentimiento, ...
- Portuguese:acenar com a cabeça, aceno, ...
- Chinese:点头, 半梦半醒, ...
- Japanese:うなずく, うなずき, ...
- Arabic:هَزَّ رَأسَهُ, إِيمَاءَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַנִּיד, הִנְהוּן, ...
- Russian:кивать, кивок, ...
- Ukrainian:кивати, кивок, ...
- Hindi:सिर हिलाना, सिर का इशारा, ...
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