Word: Wax
How to pronounce: wæks
Noun
Definitions:
1. A sticky yellowish moldable substance secreted by honeybees as the material of honeycomb; beeswax.
Example sentences: "In the case of the honeycombs, the worker bees secrete small flakes of wax and probably surround themselves with the flakes to make the cylinders."
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Cover or treat (something) with wax or a similar substance, typically to polish or protect it.
Example sentences: "I washed and waxed the floor"
2. Make a recording of.
Intransitive verb
Definitions:
1. (of the moon between new and full) have a progressively larger part of its visible surface illuminated, increasing its apparent size.
Example sentences: "The moon waxed full, looming huge upon the speckled expanse."
Noun
Definitions:
1. A fit of anger.
Synonyms:
paraffin
paraffine
grease
parrafin
beeswax
ozokerite
grow
rise
Derivations:
waxed
waxing
waxy
waxen
waxwork
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Wax in Other Languages...
Spanish: Cera
German: Wachs
French: Cire
Italian: Cera
Turkish: Balmumu
