lath | (noun) a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework | - |
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lathe | (noun) machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool | - |
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lathee | (noun) club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India | Synonyms: lathi |
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lather | (noun) the froth produced by soaps or detergents | Synonyms: soapsuds, suds |
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(noun) the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse) | - |
(noun) a workman who puts up laths | - |
(noun) agitation resulting from active worry | Synonyms: fret, stew, sweat, swither |
(verb) rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning | Synonyms: soap |
(verb) exude sweat or lather | - |
(verb) form a lather | - |
(verb) beat severely with a whip or rod | Synonyms: flog, lash, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip |
lathery | (adjective) resembling lather or covered with lather | Synonyms: sudsy |
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lathi | (noun) club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India | Synonyms: lathee |
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