WAXES Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word waxes. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WAXES
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become | verbv | |||||||
verb • enter or assume a certain state or condition • undergo a change or development • come into existence • enhance the appearance of | ||||||||
beeswax | nounn | |||||||
noun • a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs verb • cover with beeswax | ||||||||
buff | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer • a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen • bare skin • a medium to dark tan color • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather verb • strike, beat repeatedly • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
burnish | verbv | |||||||
noun • the property of being smooth and shiny verb • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
cerumen | nounn | |||||||
noun • a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal | ||||||||
climb | verbv | |||||||
noun • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) • the act of climbing something verb • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • move with effort, by grasping • go up or advance • slope upward • improve one's social status • increase in value or to a higher point | ||||||||
disc | nounn | |||||||
noun • sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove • something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate • (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored • a flat circular plate | ||||||||
disk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate • a flat circular plate • sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove • (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored verb • draw a harrow over (land) | ||||||||
earwax | nounn | |||||||
noun • a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal | ||||||||
full | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • containing as much or as many as is possible or normal • (of sound) having marked deepness and body noun • the time when the Moon is fully illuminated adverb • to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form) adjective satellite • constituting the full quantity or extent; complete • complete in extent or degree and in every particular • filled to satisfaction with food or drink • having the normally expected amount • being at a peak or culminating point • having ample fabric verb • beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening • make (a garment) fuller by pleating or gathering • increase in phase | ||||||||
furbish | verbv | |||||||
verb • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
mount | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lightweight horse kept for riding only • the act of climbing something • a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill • a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place • something forming a back that is added for strengthening verb • attach to a support • go up or advance • fix onto a backing, setting, or support • put up or launch • get up on the back of • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance • copulate with | ||||||||
polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
record | verbv | |||||||
noun • anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events • sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove • the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had • the sum of recognized accomplishments • a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone • an extreme attainment; the best (or worst) performance ever attested (as in a sport) • a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction • a list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted verb • make a record of; set down in permanent form • register electronically • indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments • be aware of | ||||||||
rise | verbv | |||||||
noun • a growth in strength or number or importance • the act of changing location in an upward direction • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the amount a salary is increased • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • an increase in cost • increase in price or value verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • rise to one's feet • rise up • come to the surface • come into existence; take on form or shape • move to a better position in life or to a better job • go up or advance • become more extreme • get up and out of bed • rise in rank or status • become heartened or elated • exert oneself to meet a challenge • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • increase in volume • come up, of celestial bodies • return from the dead | ||||||||
shine | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light verb • be bright by reflecting or casting light • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • be shiny, as if wet • be distinguished or eminent • be clear and obvious • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • throw or flash the light of (a lamp) • touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion • make (a surface) shine | ||||||||
whack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound made by a sharp swift blow • the act of hitting vigorously verb • strike hard | ||||||||
bump off | verbv | |||||||
verb • kill intentionally and with premeditation | ||||||||
knock off | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing • cut the price of • take by theft • write quickly • stop pursuing or acting |