Definitions of wax:

  • noun:   any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
  • verb:   go up or advance
  • verb:   increase in phase
    Example: "The moon is waxing"
  • verb:   cover with wax
    Example: "Wax the car"
  • name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 100000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #11431)