verbπShareTo apply wax to (something, such as a shoe, a floor, a car, or an apple), usually to make it shiny."My dad is waxing the car to protect the paint. "appearancematerialutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove hair at the roots from (a part of the body) by coating the skin with a film of wax that is then pulled away sharply."She is waxing her legs before going to the beach. "bodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat utterly."The chess champion was waxing all his opponents in the tournament, winning every game with ease. "militarywarachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kill, especially to murder a person."Context: A news report or a fictional story about crime. Sentence: The detective suspected the rival gang was waxing informants to silence them. "actionlawpolicewarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually of a musical or oral performance) To record."The band is waxing their new album at the studio this week. "musicentertainmenttechnologysoundmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo increasingly assume the specified characteristic."My enthusiasm for the project is waxing as we get closer to the deadline. "processtimeamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grow."The child's confidence was waxing as she practiced her reading. "biologynatureprocesstimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of the moon) To appear larger each night as a progression from a new moon to a full moon.""Each night, the moon is waxing, growing bigger and brighter in the sky." "astronomyspacetimenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of the tide) To move from low tide to high tide."The tide is waxing, so we need to move our boat higher up the beach. "nauticaloceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of the verb to wax."The waxing of her eyebrows left her feeling more confident. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax."Maria scheduled a waxing appointment before her beach vacation. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recording intended for a phonograph."My grandfather's collection of vintage waxings is quite extensive. "soundmusicentertainmentmediatechnologyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading