nod
/nɑd/ noun B1- An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
- A reference or allusion to something.
- A nomination. · For the fifth time in her career she received a Grammy nod, she has yet to win the award.
- Approval. · The plan is expected to get the nod from councillors at the next meeting.
- A state of half-consciousness; stupor.
Plural nods
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“My dear,” said Villefort, in answer to his wife, “you know I have never been accustomed to play the patriarch in my family, nor have I ever considered that the fate of a universe was to be decided by my nod.
The Witch gave Dorothy a friendly little nod, whirled around on her left heel three times, and straightway disappeared, much to the surprise of little Toto, who barked after her loudly enough when she had gone, because he had been afraid even to growl while she stood by.
## XVII THE LAND OF NOD
Afar into the land of Nod.
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