wax wax /ˈwæks/

noun

1. () Any of various substances of either mineral origin, plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water  ( wax )
   any of various substances of either mineral origin, plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
    The candle was made of beeswax and emitted a sweet scent.
   The candle was made of beeswax and emitted a sweet scent.
   
   

verb

1. () Cover with wax  ( wax )
   cover with wax
    Wax the car
   wax the car
   
2. () Go up or advance  ( wax , climb , rise , mount )
   go up or advance
    Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
   Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
   
3. Increase in phase  ( full , wax )
   increase in phase
    The moon is waxing
   the moon is waxing