waxing
US /ˈwæk.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈwæk.sɪŋ/
1.
waxing, ontharing met wax
the process of removing hair by applying wax to the skin and then peeling it off with the hair
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She goes for a leg waxing every month.
Ze gaat elke maand voor een beenwaxing.
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The salon offers various waxing services.
De salon biedt verschillende waxingdiensten aan.
2.
waxen, in de was zetten
the act of applying wax to something, typically to polish or protect it
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The car needed a good waxing to restore its shine.
De auto had een goede waxbeurt nodig om zijn glans te herstellen.
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Regular waxing protects wooden furniture from moisture.
Regelmatig waxen beschermt houten meubels tegen vocht.
1.
wassend, toenemend
the moon or a planet appearing to have a progressively larger part of its visible surface illuminated, leading up to a full moon or full phase
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We observed the waxing crescent moon in the evening sky.
We observeerden de wassende maansikkel aan de avondhemel.
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The waxing gibbous moon is visible before the full moon.
De wassende gibbous maan is zichtbaar voor de volle maan.