Blacking and Wax

Blacking

Blacking noun - A substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear.

Wax and blacking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wax" instead a noun "Blacking".

Nearby Words: black, blacken, blackout, blackness, blacked

Wax

Wax noun - Any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water.

Blacking and wax are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blacking" instead a noun "Wax".

Nearby Words: waxed, waxy, waxing, waxen, waxwork

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