path vs wake

path

verb
  • To make a path in, or on (something), or for (someone). 

  • To navigate through a file system directory tree (to a desired file or folder). 

noun
  • A slot available for allocation to a railway train over a given route in between other trains. 

  • Pathology. 

  • A method or direction of proceeding. 

  • A sequence of vertices from one vertex to another using the arcs (edges). A path does not visit the same vertex more than once (unless it is a closed path, where only the first and the last vertex are the same). 

  • A metaphorical course or route; progress. 

  • A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians. 

  • A continuous map f from the unit interval I=[0,1] to a topological space X. 

  • A course taken. 

  • A Pagan tradition, for example witchcraft, Wicca, druidism, Heathenry. 

  • A human-readable specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure, such as a file system or as part of a URL. 

wake

verb
  • To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite. 

  • (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep. 

  • (often followed by up) To stop sleeping. 

  • To watch, or sit up with, at night, as a dead body. 

  • To be or remain awake; not to sleep. 

  • To be excited or roused up; to be stirred up from a dormant, torpid, or inactive state; to be active. 

noun
  • A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party and/or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects. 

  • The turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft. 

  • The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water. 

  • A number of vultures assembled together. 

  • A yearly parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking. 

  • The area behind something, typically a rapidly-moving object. 

  • The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil. 

  • The movement of water created when an animal or a person moves through water. 

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