Definitions for nodding
nod·ding

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cernuous, drooping, nodding, pendulous, weepingadjective

   having branches or flower heads that bend downward

   "nodding daffodils"; "the pendulous branches of a weeping willow"; "lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers"

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nodding

   A nod of the head is a gesture in which the head is tilted in alternating up and down arcs along the sagittal plane. In many cultures, it is most commonly, but not universally, used to indicate agreement, acceptance, or acknowledgement.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nodding

   of Nod

2. Noddingadjective

   curved so that the apex hangs down; having the top bent downward

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How to pronounce nodding?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say nodding in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nodding in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nodding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of nodding in a Sentence

1. Philip Hammond:

   I saw that the president was nodding furiously last night as she was speaking last night and I'm sure there will be a very positive discussion between them today.

2. Tasha Horton:

   We did speak to her, she was able to communicate by nodding her head yes and no. She communicated without any fear that she wanted to donate her organs after she passed away.

3. Benjamin Risha:

   He was made to smack his mother, he had to do it three times before the smacks were loud enough for Tony Alamo to approve of them … His control was absolute. No one told him no. It was pretty horrible. Something as simple as falling asleep in church could get you in trouble, even though it was the third time you ’d been at church that day, and you had already worked and gone to school and prayed for several hours. We would be nodding off. But if someone went to sleep ? God forbid you got caught. It was pretty bad … I wanted to know what life was like beyond this.

4. Marco Rubio:

   In this case now, we have very limited options and look, it's concerning that the secretary of state, 72 hours ago or a week ago, last Friday, said that the future's up to the people in Syria on what happens with Assad. In essence almost nodding to the idea that Assad was gonna get to stay in some capacity.

5. Sean Griffin:

   It often tries to give nodding representation — representation that could likely be appreciated by somebody looking for it, but could be missed by people who might be bothered or traumatized by seeing what they feel as inappropriate content.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nodding
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nodding
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nodding