English dictionary
lather
/'l/&//D//@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the froth produced by soaps or detergents
Source: WordNet 3.0
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agitation resulting from active worry
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a workman who puts up laths
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the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
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Foam or froth made by soap moistened with water.
Source: webster1913
verb
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beat severely with a whip or rod
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form a lather
ExamplesThe shaving cream lathered.
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exude sweat or lather
ExamplesThis unfit horse lathers easily.
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rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
Synonyms soapSource: WordNet 3.0
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To spread over with lather; as, to <i>lather</i> the face.
Source: webster1913
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To form lather, or a froth like lather; to accumulate foam from profuse sweating, as a horse.
Source: webster1913
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To beat severely with a thong, strap, or the like; to flog.
Source: webster1913