nod

Noun
  1. A sign of assent or salutation or command (synset 107289021)
    is a type of: gesture, motion - the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
  2. The act of nodding the head (synset 100337256)
    is a type of: inclination, inclining - the act of inclining; bending forward
    subtypes: nutation - uncontrolled nodding
Verb
  1. Express or signify by nodding (synset 200900197)
    "He nodded his approval"
    is a type of: gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement
  2. Lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation (synset 200899973)
    "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"
    is a type of: communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings
  3. Let the head fall forward through drowsiness (synset 200016695)
    "The old man was nodding in his chair"
  4. Sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion (synset 201881778)
    "the flowers were nodding in the breeze"
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  5. Be almost asleep (synset 200016566)
    "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"
    is a type of: drowse - be on the verge of sleeping

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