Meaning of the word wax in English
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wax
US /wæks/
UK /wæks/
Noun
1.
a sticky yellowish moldable substance secreted by honeybees as the material of honeycomb, used by humans for candles, polishes, and modeling
Example:
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The candle is made of beeswax.
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She applied a layer of car wax to protect the paint.
Verb
1.
to coat or treat (something) with wax
Example:
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He needs to wax his surfboard before hitting the waves.
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She decided to wax her legs for a smooth finish.
2.
(of the moon) to appear to increase in size
Example:
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The moon will wax until it is full.
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As the moon began to wax, the nights became brighter.
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