waxing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the application of wax to a surface
   
2. noun a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
   
   • the waxing of the moon
3. verb cover with wax
   wax.
   
   • wax the car
4. verb go up or advance
   mount; rise; climb; wax.
   
   • Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
5. verb increase in phase
   full; wax.
   
   • the moon is waxing
6. adjective (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases
   
   • the waxing moon passes from new to full

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