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 nod nod /ˈnɑːd/

noun

  1. () The act of nodding the head  ( nod )
    the act of nodding the head
  2. () A sign of assent, salutation or command  ( nod )
    a sign of assent, salutation or command

verb

  1. () Express or signify by nodding  ( nod )
    express or signify by nodding
     He nodded his approval
    He nodded his approval
  2. () Lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent, agreement or confirmation  ( nod )
    lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent, agreement or confirmation
     The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer
    The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer
  3. () Let the head fall forward through drowsiness  ( nod )
    let the head fall forward through drowsiness
     The old man was nodding in his chair
    The old man was nodding in his chair
  4. Be almost asleep  ( nod )
    be almost asleep
     The old man sat nodding by the fireplace
    The old man sat nodding by the fireplace
  5. Sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion  ( nod )
    sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion
     The flowers were nodding in the breeze
    the flowers were nodding in the breeze