Definition of Waxing

1. Noun. The application of wax to a surface.

Generic synonyms: Application, Coating, Covering
Derivative terms: Wax

2. 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"
Antonyms: Waning

3. Noun. A gradual increase in magnitude or extent. "The waxing of the moon"
Generic synonyms: Increase
Antonyms: Waning
Derivative terms: Wax, Wax

Definition of Waxing

1. Verb. (present participle of wax) ¹

2. Noun. the action of the verb to '''wax''' ¹

3. Noun. a cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Waxing

1. the act of one that waxes [n -S]

Medical Definition of Waxing

1. The contouring of a pattern in wax, generally applied to the shaping in wax of the contours of a trial denture or a crown prior to casting in metal. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Waxing

waxcloths
waxed
waxed end
waxen
waxer
waxers
waxeth
waxflower
waxflowers
waxier
waxiest
waxily
waxiness
waxinesses
waxing (current term)
waxing moon
waxing moons
waxings
waxless
waxlike
waxmallow
waxpaper
waxplant
waxplants
waxpod
waxpods
waxweed
waxweeds

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