grip wax

noun

A type of ski wax for classic-style waxable cross-country skis to provide traction with static friction on the snow that allows the skier to propel themselves forward; applied in an area beneath and somewhat forward of the skier's foot.

Similar
kick wax
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Meanings

noungrip wax (plural grip waxes)

plural grip waxes

  1. A type of ski wax for classic-style waxable cross-country skis to provide traction with static friction on the snow that allows the skier to propel themselves forward; applied in an area beneath and somewhat forward of the skier's foot.

    Synonyms: kick wax

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA type of ski wax for classic-style waxable cross-country skis to provide traction with static friction on the snow that allows the skier to propel themselves forward; applied in an area beneath and somewhat forward of the skier's foot.

Similar
kick wax

Translations

Finnish pitovoide
  • pitovoidetype of ski wax
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APA

grip wax. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grip%20wax

MLA

“grip wax.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grip%20wax. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “grip wax,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grip%20wax.

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