All 4 Uses of
coax
in
The Iceman Cometh
- I went through my father's papers before the cops destroyed them, and I remember a lot of people, even if I can't prove—(coaxingly) You will let me take your case, won't you, Mac?†
Act 1 *coaxingly = in a manner that tries to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gently persuading
- (He turns to Hope and pats his shoulder—coaxingly) Come now, Governor†
Act 3
- (He calls to Hope coaxingly) How's it coming, Governor†
Act 3
- (As if that finished the subject, he comes forward to Hope and sits beside him, with an arm around his shoulder—affectionately coaxing) Coming along fine now, aren't you, Governor†
Act 3coaxing = trying to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gently persuading
Definitions:
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(1)
(coax as in: coax her to join us) try to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gentle persuasion
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Less commonly, coax is a short for coaxial cable (a type of electrical cable used to transmit data, the internet, video and voice communications). Coaxial cables have a conducting wire surrounded by an insulating layer surrounded by a shield. The insulating layer and shield surround a common axis--the conducting wire.
In classic literature, you may see coax used as a synonym for caress or fondle.