coax
(noun, verb)
noun
1. a transmission line for high-frequency signals
Definition categories: man–made, cable, line
verb
1. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Similar word(s): blarney, cajole, inveigle, palaver, wheedle
Definition categories: communication, persuade
Sentences with coax as a verb:
- He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer.
- They coaxed the rope through the pipe.