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finger wave

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A method of curling the hair by pinching it between the fingers and combing it in alternate directions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, crafts, hairdressing, hobbies, lifestyle

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noun

Meaning 2

a wave made with the fingers

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: wave

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