waxworker

Meanings

• noun

  A person who creates figurines or other objects by dipping them in melted wax and allowing it to solidify.

  - "The waxworker crafted a beautiful statue of the Madonna."
  - "The museum displayed a collection of antique waxworkers' creations."

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Variants

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wageworker , wageworkers

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Etymology

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The term 'waxworker' comes from the Old English word 'waxian', which means 'to become wax' or 'to be waxed'. The person who works with wax is therefore a 'waxworker'.

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Trivia

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1. Waxworkers have been creating figurines and sculptures for thousands of years. Some of the oldest known wax figures date back to ancient Egypt.

2. The process of creating a wax figure can take several hours or even days, depending on the intricacy of the design.

3. Waxworkers often use various additives to the wax to achieve different colors and textures, such as pigments and resins.

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Related Concepts

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1. cire-perdu: A lost-wax casting technique used by waxworkers to create intricate and detailed metal figurines or sculptures.

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Culture

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Throughout history, waxworkers have been known for their intricate and detailed creations, often used for religious or decorative purposes. In the Middle Ages, wax figures were commonly used in religious processions and plays. Today, waxworkers continue to create figurines and sculptures, both for artistic and commercial purposes.

How to Memorize "waxworker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person working at a table, dipping various objects into a pot of melted wax and allowing it to solidify.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waxworker' with the image of a person creating intricate figurines or sculptures using melted wax.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Wax On, Work Off': 'Wax' represents the waxworker, and 'On' and 'Off' represent the process of dipping objects into the melted wax and allowing it to solidify.

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