schäumen — meaning in English
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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.
- fume noun A strong-smelling or harmful gas or vapor.
- lather noun The foam created by mixing soap or shampoo with water.
- seethe verb Of a liquid or other substance, or a container holding it: to be boiled (vigorously); to become boiling hot.
- stew noun A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly together in liquid.
Senses
schäumen is used for these senses in English:
- foam (intransitive) To form or emit foam.
- froth (intransitive) (of a liquid) To bubble.
- fume (intransitive, or, reporting verb, figuratively) To express or feel great anger.
- lather (transitive) To cover with lather.
- lather (intransitive) To form lather or froth, as a horse does when profusely sweating.
- seethe Of a liquid, vapor, etc., or a container holding it: to foam or froth in an agitated manner, as if boiling.
- stew (intransitive, figuratively) To be in a state of elevated anxiety or anger.
foam — full definition
- noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
- noun A lightweight solid material made of trapped gas bubbles, used for cushioning, insulation, or floating.
- verb To produce or become covered in foam.
froth — full definition
- noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
- noun Talk or activity that has no real substance.
- verb To form or produce bubbles; to foam.