rubbingwax
nounUK /ˈrʌbɪŋ wæks/
US /ˈrʌbɪŋ wæks/
A soft wax you rub on wood to make it shiny and safe.
Dad put rubbingwax on the old table to make it shine.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A wax used to make paper or cloth smooth and water-resistant.
The crafters used rubbingwax to seal the paper.
3. A wax rubbed on tools or metal to stop rust.
He rubbed wax on the garden tools to keep them from rusting.
4. A wax used in art to create a shiny surface on a picture.
She added rubbingwax to her painting for a soft glow.