cold wave
Meteorology. a rapid and considerable drop in temperature, usually affecting a large area.
a permanent wave in the hair set by special chemical solutions without the aid of any heating device.
Origin of cold wave
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How to use cold wave in a sentence
Irene's sudden, violent plunge into the cold waves cooled the fever of her heart and brain like magic.
Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the Lily | Mrs. Alex McVeigh Miller"Yes, for I repented my rashness as soon as my body struck the cold waves," she answered, shivering.
Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the Lily | Mrs. Alex McVeigh MillerMrs. Leslie was the only lady on board who did not wish that she had perished in the cold waves.
Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the Lily | Mrs. Alex McVeigh MillerNear the route of the vessel one of the poor creatures lay dead, drifting sadly and alone on the cold waves.
Cruisings in the Cascades | George O. ShieldsThe cold waves dashed over her cold breasts, and the salt glistened upon her eyelids.
A House of Pomegranates | Oscar Wilde
British Dictionary definitions for cold wave
meteorol a sudden spell of low temperatures over a wide area, often following the passage of a cold front
hairdressing a permanent wave made by chemical agents applied at normal temperatures
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