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wax
wax
/ˈwæks/
noun
(
)
Any of various substances of either mineral origin, plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
(
wax
)
any of various substances of either mineral origin, plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
The candle was made of beeswax and emitted a sweet scent.
The candle was made of beeswax and emitted a sweet scent.
verb
(
)
Cover with wax
(
wax
)
cover with wax
Wax the car
wax the car
(
)
Go up or advance
(
wax
,
climb
,
rise
,
mount
)
go up or advance
Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
Increase in phase
(
full
,
wax
)
increase in phase
The moon is waxing
the moon is waxing
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