waggle

Example Sentences

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Every day, new people came, some people left, but the constant was Syd, his presence, his waggle, his ability to give unexpected joy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

He added: "He had a super swing - a no-nonsense swing. One waggle and away it went."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025

It has been known for decades that honeybees do so-called waggle dances, in which their movements and orientation on the honeycomb signal the direction and distance to food outside the hive.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024

Kelenic appears far more comfortable and balanced at the plate, with an elbow waggle to help with his timing.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2023

He would get the fire going and the plane would see the smoke and circles, circle once, then again, and waggle its wings.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen