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The definition of wane
8 Definitions of: wane
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- verb, (of the moon) to show a gradually decreasing portion of illuminated surface, between full moon and new moon. Compare wax
- verb, to decrease gradually in size, strength, power, etc
- verb, to draw to a close
- noun, a decrease, as in size, strength, power, etc
- noun, the period during which the moon wanes
- noun, the act or an instance of drawing to a close
- noun, a rounded surface or defective edge of a plank, where the bark was
- noun, on the wane in a state of decline
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