nod

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   To bend or incline the upper part, with a quick motion; as, nodding plumes.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To incline the head with a quick motion; to make a slight bow; to make a motion of assent, of salutation, or of drowsiness, with the head; as, to nod at one.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To be drowsy or dull; to be careless.

4. 4transitive verb

   To incline or bend, as the head or top; to make a motion of assent, of salutation, or of drowsiness with; as, to nod the head.

5. 5transitive verb

   To signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation.

6. 6transitive verb

   To cause to bend.

7. 7noun

   A dropping or bending forward of the upper oart or top of anything.

8. 8noun

   A quick or slight downward or forward motion of the head, in assent, in familiar salutation, in drowsiness, or in giving a signal, or a command.

9. 9noun

   the act of nodding the head

10. 10noun

    a sign of assent or salutation or command

11. 11verb

    be almost asleep

    "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"

12. 12verb

    let the head fall forward through drowsiness

    "The old man was nodding in his chair"

13. 13verb

    lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation

    "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"

14. 14verb

    express or signify by nodding

    "He nodded his approval"

15. 15verb

    sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion

    "the flowers were nodding in the breeze"