Gild and Wax

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Gild verb - Decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold.

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Wax and gild are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wax" instead a verb "Gild".

Nearby Words: gilded, gilding, gilder

Wax verb - To coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction.

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Gild and wax are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gild" instead a verb "Wax".

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

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