(physics) Any wave in which the direction of disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of travel

A standing wave, or stationary wave.

A wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium in such a way that the reflected wave coincides with the produced wave. A common example is the vibration of the strings on a musical stringed instrument.

(physics) A wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium in such a way that the reflected wave coincides with the produced wave. A common example is the vibration of the strings on a musical stringed instrument.

Alternative spelling of shortwave

A purposefully designed timing of a series of traffic lights to produce a green light for cars travelling at the correct speed as they arrive at the lights.

Alternative form of S-wave

(idiomatic) To take advantage of a profitable period.

(mathematics, engineering, signal processing) A function or waveform that alternates regularly and instantaneously between two levels.

The effect on a wave, in a body of water, of increasing wave height with decreasing water depth. Particularly noticeable at the sea shore.