"waxable" meaning in English

See waxable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: wax + -able Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|wax|able}} wax + -able Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} waxable (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly skiing) Suitable for being waxed. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Skiing
    Sense id: en-waxable-en-adj-0YHtvqPd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skiing, sports

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