wax
/ˈwæks/
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Definition(s):
- (n) any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
- (v) cover with wax
- (v) go up or advance
- (v) increase in phase
Usage(s):
- And ear wax is good.
- And choose soy, vegetable wax or beeswaxall renewable and biodegradable materialsover paraffin wax candles, which are petroleum based.
- Past, Present, Future, the tour de force in this show, is an enormous half-hemisphere of purplish red wax and paint.
Quotes
- "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
- "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
- "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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