Pronunciation: /wæks/
noun a solid substance that is typically used for polishing and protecting surfaces
A1 I use wax to polish my car.
A2 She bought a scented wax for her room.
B1 The surfers applied wax to their boards before hitting the waves.
B2 The candle was made of beeswax, giving off a sweet scent.
C1 The artist used encaustic wax to create a textured painting.
C2 The museum displayed ancient wax tablets with inscriptions from Mesopotamia.
verb to apply wax to something
A1 I wax my car every weekend to keep it shiny.
A2 She waxes her legs before going to the beach.
B1 The surfboard needs to be waxed before hitting the waves.
B2 He waxed his skis for the upcoming ski trip.
C1 The artist waxed poetic about the beauty of nature.
C2 The author's prose waxed lyrical as she described the sunset.
formal The antique furniture was carefully waxed to preserve its shine.
informal I need to wax my car before the road trip.
slang Let's wax those skis before hitting the slopes.
figurative Her confidence waxed and waned throughout the competition.
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