wax (EN)

noun, verb

noun “wax”

1. beeswax or a solid substance resembling it, used to make candles
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   I prefer candles made of natural wax.
2. a preparation containing wax, used for polishing or protecting a surface
   He spent the afternoon applying wax to his car to protect the paint.
3. a yellowish substance in the ears; earwax
   The doctor advised him to clean the wax from his ears to improve his hearing.
4. (informal) a phonograph record
   The band decided to release their new album on wax for vinyl enthusiasts.

verb “wax”

1. to apply wax to a surface, usually to make it shiny or protected
   He carefully waxed the antique table to restore its sheen.
2. to remove hair from (a body part) by applying and then pulling off wax
   Before her vacation, she had her legs waxed at the spa.
3. (of the moon) to grow larger
   Over the next few nights, the moon waxed until it was full.
4. to start to speak or write in a specified way
   At dinner, he waxed nostalgic about his childhood adventures.