waxing

Plural: waxings

Noun

• The act of increasing or growing, or applying wax.
• the application of wax to a surface
• a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
  • "the waxing of the moon"
• An act of applying wax.
• A cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax.
• A recording intended for a phonograph.

Verb

• cover with wax
• go up or advance
• increase in phase
  • "the moon is waxing"
• present participle and gerund of wax

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"

Examples

• The Scrabble player’s confidence was waxing as their score steadily increased with each turn.

Synonyms

climb, full, mount, rise, wax, platter, record, vinyl

Antonyms

wane, waning

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