Waves can transfer energy over distance without movingmatter the entire distance. For example, an ocean wave can travelmany kilometers without the water itself moving many kilometers.The water moves up and downâa motion known as a disturbance.It is the disturbance that travels in a wave, transferring energy.aves can transfer energy over distance without movingmatter the entire distance. For example, an ocean wave can travelmany kilometers without the water itself moving many kilometers.The water moves up and downâa motion known as a disturbance.It is the disturbance that travels in a wave, transferring energy.
deserter - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. apostate, ratter, turncoat, recreant, renegade quitter - a person who gives up too easily
letter - owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire. patron - the proprietor of an inn. proprietress - a woman proprietor. newspaper publisher, publisher - the proprietor of a newspaper. renter - an owner of property who receives payment for its use by another person. restauranter, restaurateur - the proprietor of a restaurant. saloon keeper - the proprietor of a saloon. timberman - an owner or manager of a company that is engaged in lumbering.