(1):

(v. t.) To cause to bend.

(2):

(v. t.) To signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation.

(3):

(n.) A dropping or bending forward of the upper oart or top of anything.

(4):

(v. t.) To incline or bend, as the head or top; to make a motion of assent, of salutation, or of drowsiness with; as, to nod the head.

(5):

(n.) A quick or slight downward or forward motion of the head, in assent, in familiar salutation, in drowsiness, or in giving a signal, or a command.

(6):

(v. i.) To bend or incline the upper part, with a quick motion; as, nodding plumes.

(7):

(v. i.) To incline the head with a quick motion; to make a slight bow; to make a motion of assent, of salutation, or of drowsiness, with the head; as, to nod at one.

(8):

(v. i.) To be drowsy or dull; to be careless.