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wax (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “wax”

enkelvoud wax, meervoud waxes of ontelbaar
  1. was
    I prefer candles made of natural wax.
  2. was
    He spent the afternoon applying wax to his car to protect the paint.
  3. oorsmeer
    The doctor advised him to clean the wax from his ears to improve his hearing.
  4. plaat (muziek)
    The band decided to release their new album on wax for vinyl enthusiasts.

werkwoord “wax”

infinitief wax; hij waxes; verleden tijd waxed; volt. deelw. waxed; ger. waxing
  1. in de was zetten
    He carefully waxed the antique table to restore its sheen.
  2. harsen
    Before her vacation, she had her legs waxed at the spa.
  3. (groter worden) van de maan
    Over the next few nights, the moon waxed until it was full.
  4. beginnen te spreken of schrijven op een bepaalde manier
    At dinner, he waxed nostalgic about his childhood adventures.