A yellow-brown wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera); used in cosmetics, polishes etc.

a yellow-brown wax obtained from leaves of several plants of the Euphorbia genus

plural of bikini wax

Any material, such as stearin or tallow, used to make the body of candles

The method of using wax to mask parts of a work, such as cloth or pottery, when applying a coating or treatment; the resist method, using wax.

grip wax (type of ski wax)

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 mixture of wax and tallow used by etchers and engravers to make a bank, or wall, round the edge of a plate, so as to form a trough for holding the acid used in etching, etc.

(medicine, obsolete) A small tumour formed by the enlargement of the lymphatic glands, especially in the groins of children.

present participle of wax poetic