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Definitions for: Coax [n] a transmission line for high-frequency signals
[v] influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along"
Webster (1913) Definition: Coax (?; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coaxed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Coaxing.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed
upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.]
To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn: To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
Coax, n.
A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
Synonyms: blarney, cajole, coax cable, coaxial cable, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle
See Also: browbeat, bully, cable, ethernet cable, line, persuade, soft-soap, swagger, sway, transmission line
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