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Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To [[incline]] the [[head]] [[up]] and [[down]], as to indicate [[agreement]].
2. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
3. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To sway, move up and down.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To gradually [[fall asleep]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[signify]] by a nod.
6. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a [[mistake]] by being temporarily [[inattentive]] or [[tired]]
7. {{lb|en|transitive|intransitive|soccer}} To [[head]]; to strike the ball with one's head.
8. {{lb|en|intransitive|figuratively}} To [[allude]] to something.
9. {{lb|en|intransitive|slang}} To [[fall asleep]] while [[under the influence]] of [[opiate|opiates]].

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]].
4. {{lb|en|figurative}} [[approval|Approval]].
5. A state of half-consciousness; [[stupor]].

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