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wave meaning in Tamil

அலை alai

UK/weɪv/

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British/wɛjv/

wave in Tamil: அலை (alai). In English, wave means to move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.

Tamil words for wave

moving disturbance, undulation
அலை alai

English meaning of wave

  1. verb To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
  2. verb To move one's hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure.
  3. verb To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
  4. verb To have an undulating or wavy form.

Full definition of wave

wave in a sentence

  • The flag waved in the gentle breeze.
  • I waved goodbye from across the room.
  • Jones waves at strike one.

Synonyms of wave

wave in other languages

Questions about wave in Tamil

What is the meaning of wave in Tamil?
Wave in Tamil is அலை (alai).
wave என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Wave: அலை (alai).
What does wave mean in English?
Wave means to move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.

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