waxed

/wækst/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
adjective
  1. Covered or treated with wax; made shiny or waterproof by wax.
    • She bought a waxed canvas bag for hiking.
    • The waxed jacket kept him dry during the rainstorm.
    • The waxed paper prevented the cookies from sticking.
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