to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water

The gentle breeze wafted the sound of music to our ears.

to send or convey lightly, as if in flight

The actress wafted kisses to her admirers in the audience.

Obsolete . to signal to, summon, or direct by waving.

to float or be carried, esp. through the air

The sound wafted on the breeze. The music wafted across the lake.

a sound, odor, etc., faintly perceived

a waft of perfume.

a wafting movement; light current or gust

a waft of air.

the act of wafting.

Also, waif. Nautical . a signal given by waving a flag.

verb

bear , be carried , blow , convey , drift , float , ride , transmit , transport , breeze , carry , flag , flutter , gust , odor , puff , signal , skim , smell , wave , whiff