A defective edge of a board caused by remaining bark or a beveled end.
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A time or phase of gradual decrease.
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The act or process of gradually declining or diminishing.
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The act or process of waning.
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A period or time of waning.
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idiom
On the wane In a period of decline or decrease: "The tide was near the turn and already the day was on the wane” ( James Joyce).
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verb-intransitive
To approach an end.
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To decrease gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree; decline.
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To exhibit a decreasing illuminated area from full moon to new moon.
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verb
to decrease in size, extent, or degree as.
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To diminish in phase or intensity.
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To become less brilliant or powerful.
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To flow out.
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To fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence.
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