nod

IPA: nˈɑd

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.
  • (figurative) Approval.
  • (law) Initialism of notice Of disagreement; filed by an appellant in response to a denial of veteran's benefits in United States law.
  • (military, US) Initialism of Night Optical/Observation Device.

verb

  • (transitive, intransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
  • (transitive, intransitive) To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
  • (transitive, intransitive) To sway, move up and down.
  • (intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
  • (transitive) To signify by a nod.
  • (intransitive) To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
  • (transitive, intransitive, soccer) To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
  • (intransitive, figuratively) To allude to something.
  • (intransitive, slang) To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.
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