(of the moon between new and full) have a progressively larger part of its visible surface illuminated, increasing its apparent size

begin to speak or write about something in the specified manner

they waxed lyrical about the old days

cover or treat (something) with wax or a similar substance, typically to polish or protect it

I washed and waxed the floor

make a recording of

he waxed a series of tracks that emphasized his lead guitar work