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 waxing waxing /ˈwæksɪŋ/

adjective

  1. (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases  ( waxing )
    (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases
     The waxing moon passes from new to full
    the waxing moon passes from new to full

noun

  1. () The application of wax to a surface  ( waxing )
    the application of wax to a surface
  2. A gradual increase in magnitude or extent  ( waxing )
    a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
     The waxing of the moon
    the waxing of the moon