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noun

waxing

WAK-sihng
noun
1
The act of applying wax to something.
"The car needs a good waxing before the show."
2
A hair-removal method using wax applied to the skin and pulled off.
"She booked a waxing appointment before her vacation."

How to Use Waxing

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In plain EnglishThe process of putting on wax, whether for polish or for removing hair.

Common pairings
book a waxing waxing salon

Word Forms

waxings plural

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