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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. 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.

  4. 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.

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

    Definitions of wax. noun. any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water. see more. verb. cover with wax. “ wax the car” see more. verb. go up or advance. synonyms: climb, mount, rise. see more. verb. increase in phase. “the moon is waxing ” synonyms: full.

  6. 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.

  7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › waxWax Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    10 ENTRIES FOUND:

    1 wax /ˈwæks/ noun

    plural waxes

    1 wax

    /ˈwæks/

    noun

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    /ˈwæksˌlaɪk/ adjective [more waxlike; most waxlike]

    •a waxlike substance

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    : to put a thin layer of wax on (something) : to treat or polish (something) by rubbing it with wax

    •He waxed his car today.

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    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word wax, from a hard substance to a verb to a moon phase. Find out how to pronounce wax and its related terms, such as wax bean, wax paper, and waxing.

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  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › waxWAX Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Wax is a solid, yellowish substance secreted by bees or made from petroleum. It can be used for candles, polishing, coating, and more. Learn about different kinds of wax, how to pronounce them, and their meanings.

  9. 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.