waxings

/ˈwæksɪŋz/

Meanings

noun

The action of the verb to wax.

Examples :

"The furniture maker's waxings brought out the natural shine and beauty of the old wooden table. "

action

noun

A cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax.

Examples :

"Maria scheduled regular waxings to keep her legs smooth for the summer. "

appearance body action

noun

A recording intended for a phonograph.

Examples :

"My grandfather's collection of waxings included many old blues recordings. "

music entertainment technology media sound history

Related Words

recordings noun

/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋz/

A reproduction of sound, video, etc. stored in a permanent medium.

"I made a recording of the TV show so that I could watch it later."

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

recording verb

/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/ /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

To make a record of information.

"I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations."

cosmetic noun

/kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/

Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.

"My sister used a cosmetic to make her lips more red for her dance recital. "

procedure noun

/pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/

A particular method for performing a task.

"The school's procedure for returning lost items involves filling out a form and leaving it with the office staff. "

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

scheduled verb

/ˈskedʒuːld/ /ˈʃedʒuːld/ /ˈskedʒʊld/ /ˈʃedʒʊld/

To create a time-schedule.

"The doctor scheduled my appointment for next Tuesday at 10 AM. "

furniture noun

/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/

Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

"A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture."

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

phonograph noun

/ˈfəʊnəˌɡɹɑːf/ /ˈfoʊnəˌɡɹæf/

A device that captures sound waves onto an engraved archive; a lathe.

"My grandfather's old phonograph played music from the 1950s. "