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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Coax \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Coax \Coax\, n. A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: coax n : a transmission line for high-frequency signals [syn: {coaxial cable}, {coax cable}] v : influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along" [syn: {wheedle}, {cajole}, {palaver}, {blarney}, {sweet-talk}, {inveigle}] From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]: coax {coaxial cable}
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