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nod
/nɔd/
noun
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."
verb
To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
To sway, move up and down.
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