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    wax
    /waks/

    noun

    • 1. a sticky yellowish mouldable substance secreted by honeybees as the material of a honeycomb; beeswax.
    • 2. used in reference to records: informal "he didn't get on wax until 1959"

    verb

    • 1. cover or treat (something) with wax or a similar substance, typically to polish or protect it: "I washed and waxed the floor"
    • 2. make a recording of: informal "he waxed a series of tracks that emphasized his lead guitar work"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWAX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Wax is a solid, fatty substance that softens and melts at a low temperature. It can also be used to describe the moon's appearance, the way of speaking, or the act of removing hair.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › waxWax Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of WAX is a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax. How to use wax in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWAX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word wax, from a solid substance made of fat or oil to a verb meaning to remove hair or to increase. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of wax in different contexts.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › waxWax - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    To wax is to grow larger or increase, whereas wane means to grow smaller or decrease. As the moon grows towards fullness, it waxes. It wanes, or diminishes in size, as the new moon approaches.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › waxMeaning of wax – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    WAX definition: 1. a solid substance that becomes soft when warm and melts easily, often used to make candles 2. to…. Learn more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › waxWax - definition of wax by The Free Dictionary

    Wax is a natural or synthetic substance that is soft, pliable, and insoluble in water. It can be used for various purposes, such as coating, polishing, removing hair, or making records.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › waxWAX - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Wax is a solid, slightly shiny substance made of fat or oil which is used to make candles and polish.

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