waxed
/wækst/
verb
- Past tense of wax: applied a thin layer of wax to a surface, usually to polish or protect it.
- They waxed their skis before heading to the slopes.
- He waxed the wooden floor to give it a glossy finish.
- She waxed the car until it shone in the sunlight.
- Past tense of wax (of the moon): increased in apparent size, moving toward a full moon.
- The moon waxed each night, growing brighter in the sky.
- We watched the crescent moon wax over the course of a week.
- As the moon waxed, the tides became stronger.
- Past tense of wax: removed hair using wax.
- He waxed his eyebrows for a cleaner look.
- She waxed her legs at the salon before the beach trip.
- The esthetician waxed the client's arms gently.