noun. The coating of thread with wax previous to sewing.

noun. A method of blacking, dressing, and polishing leather, to give it a finish.

noun. In calico-printing, the process of stopping out colors.

verb. Present participle of wax.

noun. this sense?) (uncountable) the action of the verb to wax.

noun. A cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax.

noun. the application of wax to a surface

adjective. (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

noun. a gradual increase in magnitude or extent