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Definition of "wave-off" [wave-off]

  • An approach that fails and gives way to another attempt (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "wave-off" in a sentence
  • "“If the LSO deems you cannot complete a successful landing or a safe landing,” Armstrong relates, “he will wave his paddles at you—a so-called wave-off—and you’re immediately commanded to add full power and ‘go around’ and try again.”"
  • "And that photo of cherry pie is looks positively delicious, even if it is giving me the wave-off with that ‘no’ sign."
  • "Otherwise, the LSO gave a wave-off, ordering the pilot to go around and try again."
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