Wax

1. noun

   any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water

2. verb

   increase in phase

   “the moon is waxing”

   Similar: full

3. verb

   go up or advance

   “Sales were climbing after prices were lowered”

   Similar: mount, climb, rise

4. verb

   cover with wax

   “wax the car”