wax synonyms

wax

n.

Waxes include: paraffin, resin, spermaceti, lanolin, petrolatum, petroleum jelly, candelilla, oxocerite, beeswax, honeycomb, sealing wax, earwax, cerumen, carnauba, automobile wax, floor wax, furniture polish.

wax

v.

  1. To increase

    become larger, swell, grow full; see grow 1.

  2. To apply wax

    polish, smooth, shine; see spread 4.

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