Direction and Nod

Direction

Direction noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

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Nod and direction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nod" instead a noun "Direction".

Nearby Words: direct, directed, directly, director, directive

Nod noun - The act of nodding the head.

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Direction and nod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direction" instead a noun "Nod".

Nearby Words: nodded, nodding

good	good direction	good nod
clear	clear direction	clear nod
best	best direction	best nod
particular	particular direction	particular nod
Other adjectives: similar, specific, original, single, real, little, interesting, vague, possible, realistic, stylistic, comedic.

Mythology Gag: The Movement icon is normally six arrows going in random directions, but for Ryoga Hibiki it was an arrow that looped back on itself, in a nod to his nonexistent sense of direction.

Source: Tabletopgame / Ani-Mayhem
This could be a nod to player direction and agency, as the player can remember the Composer's instructions fine even if Ardus can't.

Source: Video Game / The Logomancer
While technically not using a handcar, the scene with the unexpected Intercity (luckily on the neighbor rails, unluckily not from the direction expected) clearly is a nod to this trope.

Source: Handcar Pursuit

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