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verb
To rub or polish with wax to create a slick, shiny and/or waterproof coating; to wax.
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To stiffen by coating or permeating with wax.
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To coat (hair) with an oily or waxy substance in order to hold it in place.
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To generate a layer of wax that completely covers.
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Topics: agriculture, beekeeping, business, lifestyle
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To seal over with wax, in order to make airtight and watertight.
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verb
To paste into place using wax.
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verb
To taper off; to gradually quiet or diminish.
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