nod

/nɔd//nɒd//nɑd/

noun

1
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
2
A reference or allusion to something.
3
A nomination.
“For the fifth time in her career she received a Grammy nod, she has yet to win the award.”
4
Approval.
“The plan is expected to get the nod from councillors at the next meeting.”

1
To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
2
To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
3
To sway, move up and down.
4
To gradually fall asleep.
5
To signify by a nod.
“They nodded their assent.”
6
To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
7
To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
“Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper.”
8
To allude to something.
9
To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.

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