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单词 hand waving
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hand waving


noun

insubstantial words, arguments, gestures, or actions used in an attempt to explain or persuade.
Also hand-waving, hand·wav·ing [hand-wey-ving]. /ˈhændˌweɪ vɪŋ/.

Words nearby hand waving

hand truck, hand-walk, handwarmer, hand-wash, hand-washing, hand waving, handweaving, handwheel, handwork, handwoven, handwringing
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Example sentences from the Web for hand waving

  • The houses beneath him seemed companionable; friendly were the hand-waving crowds, and factory-whistles gave him raucous greeting.

    The Trail of the Hawk|Sinclair Lewis
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