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a special soap for lathering the face to soften and condition the beard for shaving, capable of producing a thick lather due to its high fat content and low alkalinity.[1760-70]
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shaving soap — noun toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving • Syn: ↑shaving cream • Hypernyms: ↑toiletry, ↑toilet articles, ↑soapsuds, ↑suds, ↑lather * * * … Useful english dictionary
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Shaving mug — A shaving mug is a device used during a wet shave, when using a shaving brush and soap, and is traditionally used to hold the block of soap, and to build the lather up with using the brush, however it can also be used with soft shaving creams and … Wikipedia
Shaving cream — See also depilatory cream for the cosmetic potion of this name. Shaving cream is cream that is applied to the face or wherever else hair grows, to avoid razor burn from shaving. Shaving cream is often bought in a can, but can also be purchased in … Wikipedia
shaving cream — noun A substance, usually a foam or gel, that is applied to the face or wherever else hair grows, to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving. Syn: shave cream, shave foam, shaving foam See Also: shaving oil, shaving soap … Wiktionary
shaving-stick — shāˈving stick noun A cylindrical piece of shaving soap • • • Main Entry: ↑shave … Useful english dictionary
shaving brush — n a brush used for spreading soap or shaving cream over your face when you shave … Dictionary of contemporary English
