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Word: Wax
Speech Type: Noun
Old English wæx, weax, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch was and German Wachs. The verb dates from late Middle English
waks
a sticky yellowish mouldable substance secreted by honeybees as the material of a honeycomb; beeswax.
Short Definition:sticky yellowish mouldable substance secreted by honeybees as material of honeycomb
used in reference to records
Short Definition:used in reference to records
Examples:- he didn't get on wax until 1959
Word: Wax
Speech Type: Verb
waks
cover or treat (something) with wax or a similar substance, typically to polish or protect it
Short Definition:cover or treat something with wax or similar substance
Examples:- I washed and waxed the floor
make a recording of
Short Definition:make recording of
Examples:- he waxed a series of tracks that emphasized his lead guitar work
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