What does waxwork mean?
Waxwork means (countable) A figure made of wax, especially an effigy of a famous person..
Waxwork
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(countable) A figure made of wax, especially an effigy of a famous person..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable) A figure made of wax, especially an effigy of a famous person.
- (uncountable) The art of producing such figures.
Example Sentences
The amateur tenor, whose vocal villainies / All desire to shirk, / Shall during off-hours, / Exhibit his powers / To Madame Tussaud's waxwork.
Waxwork is a fine art, but it differs from all other fine arts in that its main purpose is one that is expressly rejected by all those other arts.
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- waxworks
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for waxwork?
Common synonyms include bittersweet, staff vine, celastrus scandens, climbing bittersweet.
What is the opposite of waxwork?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use waxwork in a sentence?
The amateur tenor, whose vocal villainies / All desire to shirk, / Shall during off-hours, / Exhibit his powers / To Madame Tussaud's waxwork.
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