wax (n.)

  1. any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water

    wax (v.)

  1. cover with wax; wax the car'

  2. go up or advance; Sales were climbing after prices were lowered

    [ Syn: mount , climb , rise ]

  3. increase in phase; the moon is waxing

    [ Syn: full ]

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