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Definition of soaping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cleaningRare act of cleaning something with soapRare
- The soaping of the car took an hour.
2.
latheringRare the process of creating foam with soapRare
- The soaping of the car took a long time.
Adjective
cleaningRare undergoing a cleaning process with soapRare
- The soaping dishes were left to dry.
Origin of soaping
English, soap (cleaning agent) + -ing (action)
Terms with soaping included in their meaning
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Halloween prank
night before Halloween for soaping windows
Examples of soaping in a sentence
He enjoyed the soaping of his hands with fragrant soap. Soaping the windows made them sparkle. The soaping of dishes is my least favorite chore. The soaping clothes were hung out to dry. The soaping car gleamed in the sunlight.
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- French:savonnage, savonné, ...
- German:Einseifen, eingeseift, ...
- Italian:insaponatura, insaponato, ...
- Spanish:lavado con jabón, con jabón, ...
- Portuguese:lavagem, ensaboado, ...
- Chinese:肥皂清洗, 正在清洗的, ...
- Japanese:洗浄, 石鹸で洗っている, ...
- Arabic:تَنْظيف بِالصابُون, مُنَظَّف بِالصَّابُون, ...
- Hebrew:סִיבּוּן, מְסֻבָּן, ...
- Russian:мойка, моющийся, ...
- Ukrainian:миття, митий, ...
- Hindi:साबुन से सफाई, साबुन लगे, ...
Definition of soap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cleaningsubstance used with water for washing
- I bought a new soap for the bathroom.
2.
- My grandmother loves watching her evening soaps.
3.
chemistryTECH. substance made from fats and alkalisTECH.
- The soap was made from natural oils.
Verb
1.
cleaning actionrub a surface with cleanser to remove dirt
- She soaped the cloth before wiping the table.
2.
- He soaped the manager to get a promotion.
Images of soap
substance used with water for washing 
substance made from fats and alkalis
Expressions with soap
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TV or radio drama with emotional stories
She never misses her favorite soap opera.
cover something with soap lather for cleaning
She soaped up the car before rinsing it.
solid piece of soap
She picked up a bar of soap to wash her hands.
soap in a bar for personal hygiene
He prefers bar soap over liquid soap for showers.
soap used for cleaning the body
She bought a lavender-scented bath soap.
soap for cleaning the body, not the face
She bought a new body soap for her shower.
liquid detergent used for washing dishes
She added dish soap to the sponge before scrubbing the plates.
product used to cleanse facial skin
He bought a new face soap for his acne.
soap used for cleaning hands
Please use the hand soap after using the restroom.
soap used primarily for cleaning in homes
She bought household soap to scrub the kitchen floor.
soap used for washing clothes by hand or machine
She bought laundry soap to clean her shirts.
soap in liquid form used for cleaning
She refilled the dispenser with liquid soap.
solid soap piece for washing hands or body
She bought a lavender-scented soap bar.
thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas
The child blew a soap bubble that floated away.
container for holding a bar of soap
She placed the new soap in the ceramic soap dish.
small, thin pieces of soap used for washing clothes
She added soap flakes to the washing machine for her weekly laundry.
small pad with steel wool and soap
She used a soap pad to scrub the pan.
cleaning product in powdered form for washing clothes
She added soap powder to the washing machine.
soap for cleaning the face gently
She uses facial soap every morning to cleanse her skin.
device that releases soap in controlled amounts
The soap dispenser in the bathroom was refilled every day.
soap that makes lather to soften beard for shaving
He used shaving soap and a brush to lather his face.
residue from soap and hard water on surfaces
The shower walls were covered in soap scum.
small bar of soap
She bought a cake of soap from the store.
soap for cleaning and conditioning leather items
Use saddle soap to clean your leather boots.
Origin of soap
Latin, sapo (soap)
Examples of soap in a sentence
The hotel provides complimentary soap in each room. He never misses his favorite soap. The soap had a dramatic cliffhanger. She used soap to remove the grease from her hands. Soap is essential for maintaining hygiene. He soaped his hands thoroughly before eating.
They soaped the car to remove the dirt. She soaped her way into the exclusive club. They soaped the teacher for better grades.
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- French:savon, savonner, ...
- German:Seife, einseifen, ...
- Italian:sapone, insaponare, ...
- Spanish:jabón, enjabonarse, ...
- Portuguese:sabonete, ensaboar, ...
- Chinese:肥皂, 涂肥皂, ...
- Japanese:石鹸, 石鹸を塗る, ...
- Arabic:صابون, صَبَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:סַבּוֹן, לְסַבֵּן, ...
- Russian:мыло, намылить, ...
- Ukrainian:мило, намилювати, ...
- Hindi:साबुन, साबुन लगाना, ...
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