English Explanatory Dictionary

wave of the hand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A simple gesture, as used for greeting, command, dismissal, or summoning something as if by magic.

Pronunciation

/weɪv ʌv ðə hænd/ En-au-wave of the hand.ogg

Word forms

wave of the hand waves of the hand

Related words

handwave handwaver handwaving hand waving handwavium handwavy wave away
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