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waxing

wa·xing

UK/ˈwæksɪŋ/ US/ˈwæksɪŋ/ uncommon
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

the application of wax to a surface

2.

a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

  • “the waxing of the moon”
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adjective

1.

(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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Phrases

  • bikini waxing
  • Brazilian waxing
  • hot waxing
  • Persian waxing
  • waxing die
  • waxing iron
  • waxing up

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