What is the meaning of wax?

noun

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

verb

  • Cover with wax.
    • usage: "wax the car"
  • Go up or advance.
    • usage: "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"
  • Increase in phase.
    • usage: "the moon is waxing"
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