English dictionary
wax
/w/&/ks/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A fatty, solid substance, produced by bees, and employed by them in the construction of their comb; -- usually called <i>beeswax</i>. It is first excreted, from a row of pouches along their sides, in the form of scales, which, being masticated and mixed with saliva, become whitened and tenacious. Its natural color is pale or dull yellow.
Source: webster1913
verb
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cover with wax
ExamplesWax the car.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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go up or advance
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increase in phase
ExamplesThe moon is waxing.
Synonyms fullSource: WordNet 3.0
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To increase in size; to grow bigger; to become larger or fuller; -- opposed to <i>wane</i>.
Source: webster1913
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To smear or rub with wax; to treat with wax; as, to <i>wax</i> a thread or a table.
Source: webster1913