What is the meaning of Coax?

To fondle, kid, pet, tease.

To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.

A simpleton; a dupe.

Short for coaxial cable.

Clipping of coaxial.

coax (coaxial cable)

Source: wiktionary.org