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I 1. [wæks] noun1) (the sticky, fatty substance of which bees make their cells; beeswax.) vosk2) (the sticky, yellowish substance formed in the ears.) ušný maz3) (a manufactured, fatty substance used in polishing, to give a good shine: furniture wax.) vosk4) (( also adjective) (also candle-wax) (of) a substance made from paraffin, used in making candles, models etc, that melts when heated: a wax model.) voskový5) (sealing-wax.) pečatný vosk2. verb(to smear, polish or rub with wax.) voskovať- waxed- waxen
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- waxworks II [wæks] verb1) ((of the moon) to appear to grow in size as more of it becomes visible.) dorastať2) (an old word for to grow or increase.) narastať* * *• vosk• voskový• voskovat• pribúdat• dorastat (o mesiaci)• rást (o mesiaci) -
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['kændl](a moulded piece of wax with a wick in the centre, for giving light: We had to use candles when the electric lights went out.) sviečka- candlestick* * *• sviecka• dymovnica -
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[wik](the twisted threads of cotton etc in a candle, lamp etc, which draw up the oil or wax into the flame.) knôt* * *• tampón• knôt
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wax candle — device which melts in order to maintain a flame … English contemporary dictionary
wax candle — … Useful english dictionary
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