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wax2 P Pronunciation Key (wks)
intr.v. waxed, wax·ing, wax·es

To increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity.
To show a progressively larger illuminated area, as the moon does in passing from new to full.
To grow or become as specified: “could afford... to wax sentimental over their heritage” (John Simon).

[Middle English waxen, from Old English weaxan. See aug- in Indo-European Roots.]


wax1 P Pronunciation Key (wks)
n.
Any of various natural, oily or greasy heat-sensitive substances, consisting of hydrocarbons or esters of fatty acids that are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.
Beeswax.
Cerumen.
A solid plastic or pliable liquid substance, such as ozocerite or paraffin, originating from petroleum and found in rock layers and used in paper coating, as insulation, in crayons, and often in medicinal preparations.
A preparation containing wax used for polishing floors and other surfaces.
A resinous mixture used by shoemakers to rub on thread.
A phonograph record.
Something suggestive of wax in being impressionable or readily molded.

adj.
Made of wax: a wax candle.

tr.v. waxed, wax·ing, wax·es
To coat, treat, or polish with wax.
Informal. To make a phonograph record of.

Idiom:
on wax
In the medium of phonograph recordings.



po·et·ic P Pronunciation Key (p-tk)
adj.

Of or relating to poetry: poetic works.
Having a quality or style characteristic of poetry: poetic diction.
Suitable as a subject for poetry: a poetic romance.
Of, relating to, or befitting a poet: poetic insight.
Characterized by romantic imagery: “Turner's vision of the rainbow... was poetic, and he knew it” (Lawrence Gowing).

n.
The theory or practice of writing poetry; poetics.

[Latin poticus, from Greek poitikos, inventive, from poiein, to make. See kwei-2 in Indo-European Roots.]

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poetic

adj 1: of or relating to poetry; "poetic works"; "a poetic romance" [syn: poetical] 2: characterized by romantic imagery; "Turner's vision of the rainbow...was poetic" 3: of or relating to poets; "poetic insight" 4: characteristic of or befitting poetry; "poetic diction" [syn: poetical]

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