wax  /ˈwæks/ ? Meaning of "wax"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
  2. (v) cover with wax
  3. (v) go up or advance
  4. (v) increase in phase

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Usage(s):

  1. And ear wax is good.
  2. And choose soy, vegetable wax or beeswaxall renewable and biodegradable materialsover paraffin wax candles, which are petroleum based.
  3. Past, Present, Future, the tour de force in this show, is an enormous half-hemisphere of purplish red wax and paint.

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  1. "I have to give credit to my wax team, they worked really hard and I think I had some of the best skis," Lodwick said. "I was very tired on the final hill, but that's what it takes to win the gold."
    on Feb 22, 2009 By: Todd Lodwick Source: USA Today

  2. "Kicking balls are very, very slick," Akers said. "They have a lot of wax on them because they are brand new. You don't get to work them in very much, and you see a lot of that happening."
    on Jan 9, 2007 By: David Akers Source: Forbes

  3. "You all are trying to get me in trouble," Huggins said. "I get in enough trouble. I would love to wax eloquently about it, but I can't."
    on Jan 10, 2009 By: Bob Huggins Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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