wave train

noun

: a succession of similar waves at equal intervals

Examples of wave train in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 13-mile Lower Gauley also has its share of Class V water, but with calm stretches between the action, and most of its whitewater rolls along as relatively carefree wave trains. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 July 2024 The African wave train gets rolling Parts of Florida and North Carolina may also see extremely high rainfall totals over the next several days, due to the uncertainty in Debby's motion. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Aug. 2024 The eight-plus-mile Lower New has the most action, with countless wave trains, various Class III drops, and two Class IV+ rapids. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 July 2024 Just an impressive Pacific Rossby wave train seen in the upcoming 15-day aggregate with Greenland Blocking. Chris Bianchi, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wave train was in 1897

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“Wave train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wave%20train. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

wave train

noun
: a succession of similar waves at equal intervals

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