A gelatinous crystalline substance obtained from the wax secreted by certain insects, used in the manufacture of candles, polishes, etc.

A tablet made of wood and covered with a layer of wax, used as a reusable and portable writing surface in Antiquity and throughout the Middle Ages.

plural of wax-up

(dentistry) The use of wax on a cast in planning how to carry out a restorative procedure.

A type of ski wax for classic-style waxable cross-country skis to provide traction with static friction on the snow that allows the skier to propel themselves forward; applied in an area beneath and somewhat forward of the skier's foot.

A yellowish fat obtained by refining the protective coat from the berries of various Asian sumacs of the genus Toxicodendron.

plural of Japan wax

grip wax (type of ski wax)

To speak very enthusiastically about something.

A type of early safety match having a wax stem and a phosphorus tip.