to "nod", i.e. (by analogy), signal Derivation: apparently a primary verb;
KJV Usage: beckon.
TBESG:
νεύω
to motion
G:V
νεύω [in LXX: Refs Pro.4:5 21:1 * ;] to nod or beckon, as a sign : with dative of person(s) and inf., Refs Jhn.13:24, Act.24:10 (cf. δια-, ἐκ-, ἐν-, ἐπι-, κατα-νεύω).† (AS)
Thayer:
1) to give a nod 2) to signify by a nod (of what one wishes to be done)
νεύω
neuō
nyoo'-o
Apparently a primary verb; to “nod”, that is, (by analogy) to signal
G1269 διανεύωδιανεύω
dianeuō
dee-an-yoo'-o
From G1223 and G3506; to nod (or express by signs) across an intervening space
KJV Usage: beckon.
G1593 ἐκνεύωἐκνεύω
ekneuō
ek-nyoo'-o
From G1537 and G3506; (by analogy) to slipoff, that is, quietly withdraw
KJV Usage: convey self away.
G1770 ἐννεύωἐννεύω
enneuō
en-nyoo'-o
From G1722 and G3506; to nodat, that is, beckon or communicatebygesture
KJV Usage: make signs.
G1962 ἐπινεύωἐπινεύω
epineuō
ep-een-yoo'-o
From G1909 and G3506; to nodat, that is, (by implication) to assent
KJV Usage: consent.
G2656 κατανεύωκατανεύω
kataneuō
kat-an-yoo'-o
From G2596 and G3506; to noddown (towards), that is, (by analogy) to makesigns to
KJV Usage: beckon.
G2659 κατάνυξιςκατάνυξις
katanuxis
kat-an'-oox-is
From G2660; a prickling (sensation, as of the limbs asleep), that is, (by implication [perhaps by some confusion with G3506 or even with G3571]) stupor (lethargy)
KJV Usage: slumber.
G3573 νυστάζωνυστάζω
nustazō
noos-tad'-zo
From a presumed derivative of G3506; to nod, that is, (by implication) to fallasleep; figuratively to delay