lather
     n 1: the froth produced by soaps or detergents [syn: {soapsuds},
          {suds}]
     2: agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a
        stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams" [syn: {fret}, {stew},
         {sweat}, {swither}]
     3: a workman who puts up laths
     4: the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
     v 1: cover with soap; "lather your body when you shower"
     2: beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged
        the students"; "The children were severely trounced" [syn:
         {flog}, {welt}, {whip}, {lash}, {slash}, {strap}, {trounce}]
     3: form a lather; "The shaving cream lathered"
     4: rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
        [syn: {soap}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0