waxing

(noun) the application of wax to a surface.

(noun) a gradual increase in magnitude or extent. Example: "The waxing of the moon."

(verb) cover with wax. Synonyms: wax. Example: "Wax the car."

(verb) go up or advance. Synonyms: wax, mount, climb, rise. Example: "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered."

(verb) increase in phase. Synonyms: wax, full. Example: "The moon is waxing."

(adj) (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases. Synonyms: waxing (vs. waning). Example: "The waxing moon passes from new to full."