schuimen — meaning in English

English meaning

• foam noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
• froth noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
• seethe verb Of a liquid or other substance, or a container holding it: to be boiled (vigorously); to become boiling hot.

Senses

schuimen is used for these senses in English:

• foam (intransitive) To form or emit foam.
• froth (transitive) To create froth in (a liquid).
• froth (intransitive) (of a liquid) To bubble.
• seethe Of a liquid, vapor, etc., or a container holding it: to foam or froth in an agitated manner, as if boiling.

foam — full definition

1. noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
2. noun A lightweight solid material made of trapped gas bubbles, used for cushioning, insulation, or floating.
3. verb To produce or become covered in foam.

froth — full definition

1. noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
2. noun Talk or activity that has no real substance.
3. verb To form or produce bubbles; to foam.

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