beeswaxed

Coated with hive-product

Beeswaxed means coated or treated with beeswax, typically to protect, polish, or preserve: a beeswaxed wooden cutting board, beeswaxed canvas for waterproofing.

The treatment gives surfaces a subtle sheen and water resistance.

In sewing, beeswaxed thread runs more smoothly and resists tangling.

sealed

waterproofed

Made resistant to moisture

finished · conditioned · impregnated · weather-resistant · moisture-resistant · barrier · thread · canvas · leather · wood

polished

buffed

Rubbed to shine

sleek · smooth · burnished · radiant · glossy · sheen · satiny · silken · rubbed · patina

preserved

protected

Kept from harm

restored · antique · furniture · leather · wood · conservation · archival · heirloom · patina · longevity

Opposites
surface treatment method

beeswaxedvarnished

Coated with clear gloss

lacquered · polyurethaned · painted · epoxied · oiled

treatment state

beeswaxeduntreated

Not given care

unfinished · raw · bare · unsealed · uncoated

Phrases
Family

beeswax, beeswaxes, beeswaxing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G