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/wæks/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A solid or semi-solid substance produced by bees, used to build honeycombs.
The bees collected nectar and transformed it into wax to construct their hive.
A substance used for making candles, coating surfaces, or other purposes, typically made from paraffin or beeswax.
She bought colored wax to make intricate candle designs.
verb
To increase in size, intensity, or degree; to grow larger or more prominent.
The moon will wax over the next two weeks until it reaches full brightness.
To apply wax to a surface for protection or shine.
He decided to wax the car to keep the paint looking new.
Etymology
Middle English 'waxe', from Old English 'weax', related to the German 'Wachs' and Dutch 'was'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wax on, wax off:
A phrase indicating the process of practice to master a skill, made famous by a movie.
to wax poetic:
To express oneself in a poetic or sentimental manner.
to wax and wane:
To increase and decrease in size or strength over time.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To wax lyrical
He started to wax lyrical about his vacation in Hawaii.
Waxed out
After the long party, I feel totally waxed out.