Definition of coax Coax
/kowˈks/ - [kowks] - co•ax
We found 11 definitions of coax from 6 different sources.
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| coax - a transmission line for high-frequency signals | ||
| coaxial cable, coax cable | ||
| transmission line, cable, line a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | ||
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| coax - influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along" | ||
| wheedle, cajole, palaver, blarney, sweet-talk, inveigle | ||
| persuade cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!" | ||
| soft-soap use flattering talk on somebody | ||
| browbeat, bully, swagger discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- coax (v. t.)
To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe. - coax (n.)
A simpleton; a dupe.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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coax
To encourage, influence or persuade by effort.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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coax
kōks, v.t. to persuade by fondling or flattery: to humour or soothe: to pet.—ns. Coax, Coax′er, one who coaxes.—adv. Coax′ingly. [M. E. cokes, a simpleton; of obscure origin.]
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