1. (noun) the application of wax to a surface

• application
• coating
• covering

2. (noun) a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

• increase

1. (noun) the application of wax to a surface

• wax

2. (noun) a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

• climb
• mount
• rise
• wax
• full
• wax

1. (noun) a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

• waning

2. (adjective) (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

• waning