wax [ˈwæks]

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¹ wax noun

• a hard substance that becomes soft when it is heated and that is used to make various products (such as candles, crayons, or polish) —often used before another noun
• a natural sticky substance that is produced inside the ear : earwax

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² wax verb

• to put a thin layer of wax on (something) : to treat or polish (something) by rubbing it with wax
• to remove hair from (a part of the body) by putting hot wax on it and then pulling the wax off

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³ wax verb

• to appear to become larger or more full
• to become larger or more : to increase in amount, size, etc.
• to talk or write about something in a way that shows that you are experiencing a specified mood or feeling