Lather (Verb)
Meaning 1
Form a lather; "The shaving cream lathered".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The rich body wash began to lather as it mixed with the warm water in the shower.
- She rubbed the soap between her hands until it started to lather and create a fluffy texture.
- The dish soap lathered quickly, making it easier to clean the greasy dishes.
- After a few moments of rubbing the shaving cream on his face, it started to lather and provided a smooth surface for shaving.
- As he massaged the shampoo into his hair, it lathered and created a refreshing sensation on his scalp.
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Meaning 2
Rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She began to lather the soap all over her body for a refreshing shower.
- He starts by massaging a small amount of soap to lather his hands before washing.
- After applying some soap on a loofah, she lathers it up to clean her skin thoroughly.
- In the shaving kit instructions, it advises the user to lather the soap on the brush and then apply it to the face.
- The lady washed her hands by first wetting them and then rubbing soap to lather up and clean.
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Meaning 3
Beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Exude sweat or lather; "this unfit horse lathers easily".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.