coax

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: coaxial cablecoax cablewheedlecajolepalaverblarneysweet-talkinveigle

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a transmission line for high-frequency signalsSynonyms: coaxial cablecoax cable

Verb (1)

  1. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering“He palavered her into going along”Synonyms: wheedlecajolepalaverblarneysweet-talkinveigle
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Coax \Coax\ (k[=o]ks; 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. [1913 Webster]

Coax \Coax\, n. A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]

Free On-line Dictionary of Computing

coaxial cable coax

<hardware> A kind of cable with a solid central conductor surrounded by insulator, in turn surrounded by a cylindrical shield woven from fine wires. It is used to carry high frequency signals such as video or radio. The shield is usually connected to electrical ground to reduce electrical interference.

(1995-03-28)

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