lather

A noun referring to the froth or foam produced by soap or detergent when mixed with water, or the foam resulting from excessive sweating, such as on a horse. It can also refer to a state of agitation or worry, or a workman who installs laths.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее пену, образующуюся при смешивании мыла или моющего средства с водой, или пену от чрезмерного потоотделения, например, у лошади. Также может обозначать состояние волнения или беспокойства, или рабочего, устанавливающего дранку.esSustantivo que designa la espuma formada al mezclar jabón o detergente con agua, o la espuma producida por sudoración excesiva, como en un caballo. También puede referirse a un estado de agitación o nerviosismo.frNom qui désigne la mousse formée par le savon ou un détergent mélangé à l'eau, ou l'écume due à une transpiration excessive, par exemple chez un cheval. Il peut aussi signifier un état d'agitation ou d'inquiétude, ou un ouvrier qui pose des bardeaux.deSubstantiv, das den Schaum bezeichnet, der beim Mischen von Seife oder Reinigungsmittel mit Wasser entsteht, oder den Schweißschaum bei starker Transpiration, etwa bei Pferden. Es kann auch einen Zustand von Aufregung oder Unruhe bezeichnen.ptSubstantivo que designa a espuma formada quando sabão ou detergente se mistura com água, ou a espuma do suor excessivo, como em cavalos. Também pode indicar um estado de agitação ou ansiedade, ou o trabalhador que assenta telhas de madeira.zh名词，指肥皂或洗涤剂与水混合时产生的泡沫，也指因过度出汗（如马匹）而产生的泡沫。还可表示激动或焦虑的状态，或指安装板条（灰板条）的工人。arاسم يشير إلى الرغوة التي تتكون عند خلط الصابون أو المنظف بالماء، أو الرغوة الناتجة عن فرط التعرق كما في الخيل. كما قد يدل على حالة من الاضطراب أو القلق، أو على العامل الذي يثبت ألواح الخشب.

1. Soap froth B1 formal

   The frothy white foam produced by mixing soap or detergent with water.

   • He worked up a thick lather with the shaving cream.
   • The soap produced a rich lather in the shower.
   • She rinsed the lather off her hands after washing.

   ruПенаesespuma de jabónfrMousse de savondeSchaumptEspumazh泡沫arرغوة الصابون

   Synonymes: foamfrothsoapsudssuds

2. State of agitation B2 informal

   A state of mental or emotional agitation, often caused by worry or excitement.

   • He got himself into a lather over the upcoming exam.
   • She was in a lather trying to finish the report on time.
   • Don't get into a lather about such a small problem.

   ruСостояние волненияesestado de agitaciónfrÉtat d'agitationdeZustand der AufregungptEstado de agitaçãozh激动不安的状态arحالة من الاضطراب

   Synonymes: agitationditherflusterfrenzypanicperturbationstatestewsweattizzy

3. Worker who installs laths C2 formal british

   A craftsman who installs laths (thin strips of wood) as a base for plaster or tiles.

   • The lather carefully nailed the wooden strips to the wall.
   • An experienced lather is needed for this restoration project.
   • The lather's work provides a solid base for the plaster.

   ruШтукатур-дранщикesMaestro de listonesfrLattierdeVerputzträger-HandwerkerptAplicador de ripaszh板条工arعامل تركيب الدَّرَن

4. Horse sweat foam C1 formal

   The foam that appears on a horse's skin due to heavy sweating, especially after exercise.

   • The horse was covered in lather after the long race.
   • The rider wiped the lather from the horse's neck.
   • A good gallop will often produce a light lather on the animal.

   ruПена от пота лошадиesespuma del sudor del caballofrÉcume de sueur du chevaldePferdeschweiß-SchaumptEspuma de suor do cavalozh马汗沫arرغوة عرق الحصان

• lathers plural form
• lathers' possessive plural form
• lather's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to cover with foam or froth, especially by applying soap and water; also, to produce foam.

ruГлагол, означающий покрывать пеной или пузырьками, особенно с помощью мыла и воды; также образовывать пену.esVerbo que significa cubrir con espuma o burbujas, especialmente con jabón y agua; también formar espuma.frVerbe signifiant couvrir de mousse ou de bulles, en particulier avec du savon et de l'eau; également former de la mousse.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Schaum oder Bläschen zu bedecken, besonders mit Seife und Wasser; auch Schaum bilden.ptVerbo que significa cobrir algo com espuma ou bolhas, especialmente usando sabão e água; também significa formar espuma.zh动词，指用肥皂和水等使某物覆盖上泡沫，也指产生泡沫。arفعل يعني تغطية شيء بالرغوة أو الفقاعات، خاصة باستخدام الصابون والماء؛ كما يعني تكوين الرغوة أو إنتاجها.

1. Beat severely C1 informal

   To strike or thrash someone or something repeatedly, often with a whip or rod.

   • The old farmer threatened to lather the boy for stealing apples.
   • He was lathered by his father for his disobedience.
   • The cruel master would lather his horse when it slowed down.

   ruСильно избиватьesAzotar, golpear severamentefrRougir de coupsdeVerprügelnptBater severamentezh痛打arالضرب الشديد

   Synonymes: batterbeatbeltcaneclobberdrubfloglambastepoundpummeltanthrashwallopwhip

2. Form a foam B2 formal

   To produce a thick, frothy foam, typically from soap or sweat.

   • The soap lathered easily in the warm water.
   • He lathered his hands before shaving.
   • The shampoo lathered into a rich foam.

   ruОбразовывать пенуesHacer espumafrformer de la moussedeSchaum bildenptFormar espumazh起泡沫arتكوين الرغوة

   Synonymes: foamfrothsoapsuds

3. Exude sweat B2 informal

   To produce sweat or foam, especially from exertion or heat, often used for animals.

   • The horse lathered heavily after the long race.
   • He was lathering with sweat after running for miles.
   • The dog lathered at the mouth from the heat.

   ruВыделять потessudar profusamente (en animales)frsuer abondamment, mousser (de sueur)deSchweiß absondernptSuar intensamentezh出汗arإفراز العرق

   Synonymes: perspiresudatesweat

4. Apply soap B1 formal

   To rub soap all over something, usually for cleaning purposes.

   • She lathered her arms with soap in the shower.
   • He lathered the car with a sponge and soapy water.
   • Make sure to lather your hands thoroughly before rinsing.

   ruНамыливатьesEnjabonarfrenduire de savondeEinseifenptEnsaboarzh涂肥皂arتَصْبِين

   Synonymes: soapsuds

• lathered past participle
• lathered past simple
• lathering present participle
• lathers third person singular