Wax
Pronunciation: /ˈwæks/
Wax (noun)
- a soft, yellowish substance used to make candles and polish surfaces.
- a sticky substance produced inside the ear to protect it.
Examples
- The candle is made of wax.
- She molded the wax into a beautiful shape.
Common collocations: melt wax, wax candle, beeswax, remove wax, excess wax
Wax (verb)
- to put a layer of wax on something to make it shiny or protected.
- to become larger or more visible, especially when talking about the moon.
Examples
- She waxed the floor until it shone.
- They wax the car every month.