lather
noun
1. the froth produced by soaps or detergents
Similar word(s): soapsuds, suds
Definition categories: object, foam, froth
2. agitation resulting from active worry
Similar word(s): fret, stew, sweat, swither
Definition categories: state, agitation
3. a workman who puts up laths
Definition categories: person, workingman, workman
4. the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
verb
1. beat severely with a whip or rod
Similar word(s): flog, lash, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip
Definition categories: contact, beat
2. form a lather
- The shaving cream lathered
Definition categories: change, effervesce, fizz, foam, froth, sparkle
3. exude sweat or lather
- this unfit horse lathers easily
Definition categories: body, froth
4. rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
Similar word(s): soap