Waxing
['wæksɪŋ]
Definition
(noun.) the application of wax to a surface.
(noun.) a gradual increase in magnitude or extent; 'the waxing of the moon'.
(adj.) (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases; 'the waxing moon passes from new to full' .
Edited by Ingram--From WordNet
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wax
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wax
Edited by Joanne
Examples
- A further process of paring and graining makes it ready for waxing or coloring, in which oil and lampblack are used on the flesh side. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Lastly, the aim of following nature means to note the origin, the waxing, and waning, of preferences and interests. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- I looked at Adele, whose head leant against my shoulder; her eyes were waxing heavy, so I took her up in my arms and carried her off to bed. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Something of daylight still lingered, and the moon was waxing bright: I could see him plainly. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Waxing a bed-tick, souls? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Fairway replied, and the waxing went on with unabated vigour. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
Typist: Perry