蝋ろう引びき

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

waxing; applying wax

Refers to the act of coating or treating a surface with wax, or the resulting waxed state. Often used for paper, cloth, or wood.

• 蝋ろう引びきの紙かみは水みずをはじく。

  Waxed paper repels water.

• この布ぬのに蝋ろう引びきを施ほどこすと防ぼう水すい性せいが高たかまる。

  Applying wax to this cloth improves its waterproofness.