Lather has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
2
agitation resulting from active worry
"don't get in a stew"
"he's in a sweat about exams"
3
a workman who puts up laths
4
the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
5
The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.
Verb
1
beat severely with a whip or rod
"The teacher often flogged the students"
"The children were severely trounced"
2
form a lather
"The shaving cream lathered"
3
exude sweat or lather
"this unfit horse lathers easily"
4
rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
Example Sentences
"don't get in a stew"
noun
"he's in a sweat about exams"
noun
"The teacher often flogged the students"
verb
"The children were severely trounced"
verb
"The shaving cream lathered"
verb
"this unfit horse lathers easily"
verb
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