Question 1

What does "wax down" mean?

Accepted Answer

To apply wax to hair or another surface to make it lie flat or stay in place.

Question 2

How do you use "wax down" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He waxed down his hair every morning before work to keep it neat.

Question 3

Is "wax down" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"wax down" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Most commonly used in the context of hair styling (waxing hair down flat) or fixing materials in place using wax. Less common than 'wax on' or related waxing vocabulary. Primarily British English usage.

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