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nod

/nɔd/
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noun

  • An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
  • A reference or allusion to something.
  • A nomination.

    "For the fifth time in her career she received a Grammy nod, she has yet to win the award."

  • Approval.

    "The plan is expected to get the nod from councillors at the next meeting."

verb

  • To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
  • To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
  • To sway, move up and down.
  • To gradually fall asleep.
  • To signify by a nod.

    "They nodded their assent."

  • To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
  • To head; to strike the ball with one's head.

    "Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper."

  • To allude to something.
  • To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.

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