nod
Pronunciation: (nod), [key] — v., n. nod•ded, nod•ding,
—v.i. - to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
- to let the head fall slightly forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy.
- to doze, esp. in a sitting position: The speaker was so boring that half the audience was nodding.
- to become careless, inattentive, or listless; make an error or mistake through lack of attention.
- (of trees, flowers, plumes, etc.) to droop, bend, or incline with a swaying motion.
—v.t. - to bend (the head) in a short, quick downward movement, as of assent or greeting.
- to express or signify by such a movement of the head: to nod approval; to nod agreement.
- to summon, bring, or send by a nod of the head.
- to cause (something) to lean or sway; incline.
- to fall asleep or doze, esp. in a sitting position: He was reprimanded for nodding off in class.
- to fall asleep owing to the effects of a dose of a narcotic analgesic drug.
—n. - a short, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command or because of drowsiness.
- a brief period of sleep; nap.
- a bending or swaying movement.
- to express approval of; agree to: The board gave the nod to the new proposal.
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- Brit. Slang.on credit.
- Slang.drowsy following a dose of a narcotic drug.
Nod
Pronunciation: (nod), [key] — n.
- the land east of Eden where Cain went to dwell. Gen. 4:16.
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