"wavemaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wavemakers [plural]
Etymology: From wave + maker. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wave|maker}} wave + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} wavemaker (plural wavemakers)
  1. (physics) An oscillating device that creates reproducible waves in a liquid Categories (topical): Physics

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