'NOD' definitions:
Definition of 'nod'
(from WordNet)
noun
A sign of assent or salutation or command
noun
The act of nodding the head
verb
Express or signify by nodding; "He nodded his approval"
verb
Lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation; "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"
verb
Let the head fall forward through drowsiness; "The old man was nodding in his chair"
verb
Sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion; "the flowers were nodding in the breeze"
verb
Be almost asleep; "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"
Definition of 'Nod'
From: GCIDE
- Nod \Nod\ (n[o^]d), n.
- 1. A dropping or bending forward of the upper part or top of anything. [1913 Webster]
- Like a drunken sailor on a mast, Ready with every nod to tumble down. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. 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; as, a nod of approval. [1913 Webster]
- A look or a nod only ought to correct them [the children] when they do amiss. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
- Nations obey my word and wait my nod. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
- The land of Nod, sleep. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Nod'
From: GCIDE
- Nod \Nod\ (n[o^]d), v. i. [OE. nodden; cf. OHG. kn[=o]t[=o]n, genuot[=o]n, to shake, and E. nudge.]
- 1. To bend or incline the upper part, with a quick motion; as, nodding plumes. [1913 Webster]
- 2. 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. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To be careless or inattentive; to make a mistake from lack of attention. [1913 Webster]
- Nor is it Homer nods, but we that dream. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- 4. To be drowsy or dull; to doze off, especially while in a sitting position; as, half the class nodded while the professor droned on. [PJC]
Definition of 'Nod'
From: GCIDE
- Nod \Nod\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nodded; p. pr. & vb. n. Nodding.]
- 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To cause to bend. [Poetic] [1913 Webster]
- By every wind that nods the mountain pine. --Keats. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'nod'
From: Easton
- Nod exile; wandering; unrest, a name given to the country to which Cain fled (Gen.4:16). It lay on the east of Eden.
Definition of 'nod'
From: Hitchcock
- Nod, vagabond; fugitive
Synonyms of 'nod'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abide by,
- accede,
- accede to,
- accept,
- acceptance,
- acclaim,
- accord to,
- accost,
- acquiesce,
- acquiesce in,
- address,
- adherence,
- admiration,
- affirmance,
- affirmation,
- affirmative,
- affirmative attitude,
- affirmativeness,
- agree,
- agree to,
- agree with,
- aid to navigation,
- alarm,
- amber light,
- amen,
- applaud,
- approbation,
- approval,
- approve,
- approve of,
- assent,
- authentication,
- authorization,
- aye,
- bag,
- balefire,
- be caught napping,
- be neglectful,
- be negligent,
- be willing,
- beacon,
- beacon fire,
- beat the drum,
- beck,
- beck and call,
- bell,
- bell buoy,
- bend,
- bend the knee,
- bend the neck,
- bending the knee,
- bid good day,
- bid good morning,
- bidding,
- blessing,
- blinker,
- blue peter,
- bob,
- bob a curtsy,
- bob down,
- bow,
- bow and scrape,
- bow down,
- bow the head,
- bow to,
- bowing and scraping,
- broad hint,
- buoy,
- buy,
- call,
- calling,
- calling forth,
- cascade,
- catalepsy,
- caution light,
- certification,
- cheer,
- clue,
- coma,
- comply,
- condescend,
- confirmation,
- connive at,
- consent,
- consent to silently,
- convocation,
- countenance,
- countersignature,
- crouch,
- cue,
- curtsy,
- daggle,
- dangle,
- default,
- deign,
- depend,
- dip,
- dipping the colors,
- disregard,
- dope off,
- doze off,
- drabble,
- drag,
- draggle,
- drape,
- droop,
- drop asleep,
- drop off,
- drowse off,
- duck,
- embrace,
- encephalitis lethargica,
- endorse,
- endorsement,
- esteem,
- evocation,
- exchange colors,
- fail,
- fall,
- fall asleep,
- fall down before,
- favor,
- favorable vote,
- flag,
- flag down,
- flap,
- flare,
- flash,
- flop,
- flow,
- fog bell,
- fog signal,
- fog whistle,
- foghorn,
- gentle hint,
- genuflect,
- genuflection,
- gesture,
- give a signal,
- give consent,
- give the nod,
- glance,
- glimmer,
- glimmering,
- gloss over,
- go along with,
- go light,
- go to sleep,
- go-ahead,
- gong buoy,
- grant,
- green light,
- greet,
- greeting,
- hail,
- hail and speak,
- half-mast,
- hand-clasp,
- handshake,
- hang,
- hang down,
- have no objection,
- heliograph,
- hello,
- high,
- high sign,
- hint,
- hoist a banner,
- hold with,
- homage,
- how-do-you-do,
- hug,
- ignore,
- implication,
- imprimatur,
- in toto,
- inclination,
- indent,
- index,
- indication,
- inkling,
- innuendo,
- insinuation,
- international alphabet flag,
- international numeral pennant,
- intimation,
- invocation,
- John Hancock,
- kick,
- kiss,
- kiss hands,
- kneel,
- kneeling,
- kowtow,
- lapse,
- leer,
- let go,
- let ride,
- let slide,
- let slip,
- lethargy,
- lift the hat,
- look,
- lop,
- lose sight of,
- lose track of,
- make a leg,
- make a sign,
- make obeisance,
- making a leg,
- marker beacon,
- narcohypnosis,
- narcolepsy,
- narcoma,
- narcosis,
- narcotic stupor,
- narcotization,
- neglect,
- nod,
- nod assent,
- nod of assent,
- nod off,
- nod to,
- not care for,
- not get involved,
- not heed,
- not refuse,
- not think,
- notarization,
- nudge,
- obeisance,
- obsequiousness,
- OK,
- okay,
- overlook,
- parachute flare,
- pass over,
- pend,
- permission,
- permit,
- pilot flag,
- poke,
- police whistle,
- preconization,
- presenting arms,
- prompt,
- prostration,
- pull the forelock,
- quarantine flag,
- radio beacon,
- raise a cry,
- ratification,
- ratify,
- receive,
- red flag,
- red light,
- requisition,
- respect,
- reverence,
- rocket,
- Roman candle,
- rubber stamp,
- sag,
- sailing aid,
- salaam,
- salutation,
- salute,
- sanction,
- say aye,
- say hello,
- say yes,
- scent,
- scrape,
- seal,
- seal of approval,
- sedation,
- semaphore,
- semaphore flag,
- semaphore telegraph,
- servility,
- settle to sleep,
- shake,
- shake hands,
- shock,
- sigil,
- sign,
- signal,
- signal beacon,
- signal bell,
- signal fire,
- signal flag,
- signal gong,
- signal gun,
- signal lamp,
- signal light,
- signal mast,
- signal post,
- signal rocket,
- signal shot,
- signal siren,
- signal tower,
- signalize,
- signature,
- signet,
- sleep,
- sleeping sickness,
- smile,
- smile of recognition,
- sopor,
- sound an alarm,
- sound the trumpet,
- spar buoy,
- speak,
- spoor,
- squat,
- stamp,
- stamp of approval,
- standing at attention,
- stoop,
- stop light,
- stupor,
- submission,
- submissiveness,
- subscribe to,
- subscription,
- suggestion,
- summons,
- supination,
- suspicion,
- swag,
- swing,
- swoon,
- symptom,
- take for granted,
- take kindly to,
- telltale,
- thanatosis,
- the nod,
- the wink,
- thumbs-up,
- touch,
- touch the hat,
- track,
- traffic light,
- traffic signal,
- trail,
- trance,
- uncover,
- unfurl a flag,
- validation,
- visa,
- vise,
- voice,
- vote,
- vote affirmatively,
- vote aye,
- vote for,
- warrant,
- watch fire,
- wave,
- wave a flag,
- wave the hand,
- weep,
- welcome,
- whisper,
- white flag,
- wigwag,
- wigwag flag,
- wink,
- wink at,
- yea,
- yea vote,
- yea-saying,
- yellow flag,
- yes,
- yield assent
Acronyms for 'nod'
From: V.E.R.A.
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