Definitions for NOD
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nodnoun

   a sign of assent or salutation or command

2. nodverb

   the act of nodding the head

3. nodverb

   express or signify by nodding

   "He nodded his approval"

4. nodverb

   lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation

   "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"

5. nodverb

   let the head fall forward through drowsiness

   "The old man was nodding in his chair"

6. nodverb

   sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion

   "the flowers were nodding in the breeze"

7. nodverb

   be almost asleep

   "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nodverb

   To be drowsy or dull; to doze off, especially while in a sitting position; as, half the class nodded while the professor droned on.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nodnoun

   An instance of moving one's head as described above.

2. nodverb

   To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

3. nodverb

   to sway, move up and down

4. nodverb

   To gradually fall asleep.

5. nodverb

   To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired

   Even Homer nods.

6. nodverb

   To head; to strike the ball with one's head.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nodnoun

   Etymology: from the verb.

   1. A quick declination of the head.

   Children being to be restrained by the parents only in vicious things; a look or nod only ought to correct them when they do amiss. John Locke, on Education.

   A mighty king I am, an earthly God;
   Nations obey my word, and wait my nod:
   And life or death depend on my decree. Matthew Prior.

   2. A quick declination.

   Like a drunken sailor on a mast,
   Ready with every nod to tumble down
   Into the fatal bowels of the deep. William Shakespeare, R. III.

   3. The motion of the head in drowsiness.

   Every drowsy nod shakes their doctrine who teach, that the soul is always thinking. John Locke.

   4. A slight obeisance.

   Will he give you the nod? William Shakespeare, Troil. and Cressida.

   Since the wisdom of their choice is rather to have my cap than my heart, I will practise the insinuating nod, and be off to them most counterfeitly. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

2. To NODverb

   Etymology: Of uncertain derivation: νεύω, Gr. nuto, Lat. amneidio, Welsh.

   1. To decline the head with a quick motion.

   Let every feeble rumour shake your hearts;
   Your enemies with nodding of their plumes,
   Fan you into despair. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

   Cleopatra hath nodded him to her. William Shakespeare, A. and Cleop.

   On the faith of Jove rely,
   When nodding to thy suit he bows the sky. Dryden.

   2. To pay a slight bow.

   Cassius must bend his body,
   If Cæsar carelesly but nod on him. William Shakespeare, Jul. Cæsar.

   3. To bend downwards with quick motion.

   When a pine is hewn on the plains,
   And the last mortal stroke alone remains,
   Lab’ring in pangs of death, and threatning all,
   This way and that she nods, considering where to fall. John Dryden, Ovid, b. x.

   He climbs the mountain rocks,
   Fir’d by the nodding verdure of its brow. James Thomson, Spring.

   4. To be drowsy.

   Your two predecessors were famous for their dreams and visions, and contrary to all other authors, never pleased their readers more than when they were nodding. Joseph Addison, Guard.

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1. nod

   A nod is a movement of the head, typically up and down, that can indicate agreement, understanding, or acknowledgement. In a broader context, it can also refer to a signal or indication of approval or recognition.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nodverb

   to bend or incline the upper part, with a quick motion; as, nodding plumes

2. Nodverb

   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

3. Nodverb

   to be drowsy or dull; to be careless

4. Nodverb

   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

5. Nodverb

   to signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation

6. Nodverb

   to cause to bend

7. Nodnoun

   a dropping or bending forward of the upper oart or top of anything

8. Nodnoun

   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

9. Etymology: [OE. nodden; cf. OHG. kntn, genuotn, to shake, and E. nudge.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nod

   nod, v.i. to give a quick forward motion of the head: to bend the head in assent: to salute by a quick motion of the head: to let the head drop in weariness.—v.t. to incline: to signify by a nod:—pr.p. nod′ding; pa.t. and pa.p. nod′ded.—n. a bending forward of the head quickly: a slight bow: a command.—ns. Nod′der; Nod′ding.—adj. inclining the head quickly: indicating by a nod: acknowledged by a nod merely, as a nodding acquaintance: (bot.) having the flower looking downwards.—Land of Nod, the state of sleep. [M. E. nodden, not in A.S.; but cf. Old High Ger. hnōton, to shake, prov. Ger. notteln, to wag.]

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1. NOD

   What does NOD stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the NOD acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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1. • Communicate
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   • Gesture
   • Move

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'NOD' in Verbs Frequency: #342

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1. don

2. Don

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of NOD in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of NOD in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of NOD in a Sentence

1. Angel Figueredo:

   He gave me a threatening nod of the head, but he didn't stop me or talk to us.

2. Trump Hotels CEO Eric Danziger:

   We wanted a name that would be a nod to the Trump Hotels CEO Eric Danziger family and to the tremendous success it has had with its businesses, including Trump Hotels, while allowing for a clear distinction between our luxury and lifestyle brands.

3. Billy Porter:

   It's a beautiful nod to Elizabethan couture, at the fitting, we spoke about making a pattern on the train that was in the shape of a uterus, but not obvious, of course. And I thought it was awesome because women's rights are under attack right now. I'm an advocate for all who are disenfranchised. None of us are free until we're all free ! I really want to make sure that I'm showing up for all of the disenfranchised people I can so that we can find power in our unity. This government is trying to take away the woman's right to choose and that's unacceptable.

4. Sergio Mattarella:

   Five Star leader Luigi Di Maio and League leader Matteo Salvini agreed that neither would be prime minister, and announced this week that they would present law professor Giuseppe Conte for approval by President Sergio Mattarella. Conte’s appointment looked in doubt, not only because of Giuseppe Conte dearth of political experience( Giuseppe Conte has never held political office), but also after The New York Times reported that Giuseppe Conte may have exaggerated Giuseppe Conte credentials, particularly Giuseppe Conte studies at New York University -- which said The New York Times had no record of Giuseppe Conte having studied there. But after a meeting with Mattarella on Wednesday, Giuseppe Conte got the nod to attempt to form a government, and promised one of change as President Sergio Mattarella emerged from the meeting at the Quirinal Palace in Rome and struck a populist tone. What is about to be born... will be the government of change, on behalf of citizens, that protects their interests, i propose to be the defense lawyer of the Italian people.

5. Brad Parscale:

   Although Matt Bevin has not outlined Matt Bevin next steps, Kentucky law provides for a variety of possiblechallenges -- including a recount, a recanvass, or a legal challenge to the election based on irregularities. There is no automatic recount process under Kentucky law. TRUMP CALLS ON ANGRY MAJORITY TO BOOST Matt Bevin, IN NOD TO REAGANS MORAL MAJORITY AND NIXONS SILENT MAJORITY Regardless of the final outcome, the razor-thin margin in the race did not come as a surprise Republicans. Although President Trump carried deep-red Kentucky by 30 points in the 2016 presidential election, Matt Bevin has long beenunusually unpopular for a Republican in the state, owing in part to President Trump numerous spats with striking public school teachers and President Trump plan to address a growing pension crisis. Kentucky Governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin, right, shakes hands with a poll worker after casting Kentucky Governor ballot in the state's general election in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. ( AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) Bevinsignificantly underperformedthe rest of the The GOP ticket on the ballot in Kentucky on Tuesday, as Republican Daniel Cameron handily won hisrace to become the states next attorney general. Cameronmade history as thefirst African-American to be electedKentucky Attorney Generaland the first Republican to hold the post in more than 70 years. DEMS SWEEP VIRGINIA STATE HOUSE, SENATE ELECTIONS, CAPPING STATES DRAMATIC LEFTWARD SHIFT In a major indicatorthat Bevin isunpopular among Kentuckians, Republican Daniel Cameron received 774,864 votes in his 15-percentage-point win -- while Matt Bevin garnered only approximately 700,000 votes for Matt Bevin marquee gubernatorial bid. It is highly unusual for down-ballot races to attract more voter interest than gubernatorial contests. Republican Daniel Cameron was elected the state's first-ever black Attorney General on Tuesday. ( AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File) Meanwhile, Republican attorney and former elections board member Michael Adams was easily elected as Kentuckys next secretary of state, andRepublican Mike Harmon wasre-elected as Kentucky auditor. Additionally, Republican Ryan Quarles was re-elected as Kentucky commissioner of agriculture, and The GOP incumbent Allison Ball won a second term as Kentuckys treasurer. Those results -- and Bevins unique vulnerabilities -- led Kentucky Republicans to dismiss claims that the gubernatorial race had any meaningfulnational implications. President Trumps rally helped five of six Kentucky Republicans win clear statewide victories, including Attorney General-elect Republican Daniel Cameron, who will be the first black A.G. in Kentucky history and the first Republican to hold the office since 1948, the President just about dragged Gov. Matt Bevin across the finish line, helping him run stronger than expected in what turned into a very close race at the end. A final outcome remains to be seen. However, in what could be a worrying sign for Republicans in the long term, Matt Bevin underperformed inNorthern Kentucky, typically a The GOP stronghold, and among suburban voters in several counties outside of Cincinnati. Apparently aware of his problems with voters, Matt Bevin had remarkedin February.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=NOD
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=NOD
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nod
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=NOD
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NOD
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=NOD