Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To apply a new coat of wax to something.
Pronunciation (US): /riːˈwæks/
Pronunciation (UK): /riːˈwæks/
Origin and Usage: The word "rewax" is a compound word formed by adding the prefix "re-" meaning "again" and the verb "wax" meaning "to apply wax to". The word first appeared in the English language in the early 20th century and has been in use ever since.
Synonyms: Wax again, recoat with wax, apply new wax.
Related Words: Waxen, waxes, maxes, vexed, hexed.
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