wax

Pronunciation: US [wæks] UK [wæks]

Definitions in English

n.	1. a soft natural or artificial substance that becomes liquid when heated, used for making candles and models, for making wooden furniture shine, and for protecting objects from water 2. earwax
v.	1. to put wax on a wooden surface and rub it to make it shine; to cover a surface with wax to protect it against water; to put liquid wax on your skin and remove it when it is hard again in order to remove hair 2. if the moon is waxing, you see more and more of it each night; to become bigger or stronger