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LATHER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Lather.

How to pronounce lather:

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Lather - as a noun

The froth produced by soaps or detergents

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soapsudssuds
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foamfroth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Agitation resulting from active worry

Example: "Don't get in a stew"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fretstewsweatswither

A workman who puts up laths

The foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

Lather - as a verb

Beat severely with a whip or rod

Example: "The teacher often flogged the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
floglashslashstraptrounceweltwhip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beatwork over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form a lather

Example: "The shaving cream lathered"

Exude sweat or lather

Example: "This unfit horse lathers easily"

Rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soap

Example Sentences

"I applied a thick lather of shaving cream to my face."
"She scrubbed her hands vigorously until a lather formed."
"The soap created a rich lather when mixed with water."
"The horse was covered in a frothy lather after the long race."
"He rinsed off the lather from his hair in the shower."
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Word Game Points

Is LATHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lather is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LATHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LATHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lather is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LATHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is LATHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lather is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LATHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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