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wax1
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- pronunciation:
- waeks
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a solid yellow substance made by bees for building their honeycombs; beeswax.
- synonyms:
- beeswax
- similar words:
- honeycomb
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| definition 2: |
any substance like this wax that can be easily shaped when heated. Candles are made from wax.
- similar words:
- beeswax, paraffin, putty
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| definition 3: |
a mixture with wax in it that is used to polish a smooth, hard surface.
- synonyms:
- polish
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
waxes, waxing, waxed |
| definition: |
to rub, polish, or coat with wax.
My father waxes his car every Sunday.- synonyms:
- buff, polish
- similar words:
- coat, shine, treat, varnish
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| related words: |
polish |
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| derivations: |
waxlike (adj.), waxer (n.) |
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