tawer

/ˈtɔːrər/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become covered in a film of wax or a similar substance, typically in order to preserve or protect something

“The bees tawered the honeycombs to preserve them for the winter.”

2. verb

to seal or preserve (something) in a wax or resin coating

“The artist tawered the sculpture to protect it from the elements.”

3. noun

a vessel, typically made of metal or glass, in which wax or a similar substance is tawered

“The tawer was placed in the oven to melt the wax.”

Synonyms

  • encase
  • encrust

Antonyms

  • expose
  • unwrap