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lather
noun
verb
The foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
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noun
The foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
noun
The froth produced by soaps or detergents
noun
A workman who puts up laths
noun
Agitation resulting from active worry
“Don't get in a stew”
verb
Rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
verb
Exude sweat or lather
“This unfit horse lathers easily”
verb
Form a lather
“The shaving cream lathered”
verb
Beat severely with a whip or rod
“The teacher often flogged the students”
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Don't get in a stew
He's in a sweat about exams
This unfit horse lathers easily
The shaving cream lathered
The teacher often flogged the students
The children were severely trounced
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