epilate
Definition
- Verb:
- To remove hair from the body, typically by pulling it out from the root.
Usage
The verb "epilate" is used to describe the specific action of removing hair. It is a formal or technical term often associated with methods like waxing, sugaring, threading, or using an epilator device. It implies a result of smooth skin for a period of time, as the hair is removed from the follicle.
Examples
- She needs to epilate her legs before her beach vacation.
- Many people find it painful to epilate their underarms.
- He decided to epilate his chest.
Advanced Usage
- "to epilate [an area]": This is the standard construction, where the direct object is the body part from which hair is removed.
- For best results, the skin should be clean and dry before you epilate the area.
Variants and Related Words
- Epilation (n): The act or process of removing hair.
- Regular epilation can lead to finer hair regrowth over time.
- Epilator (n): An electrical device used to remove hair by mechanically grasping multiple hairs simultaneously and pulling them out.
- She bought a new epilator for home hair removal.
Synonyms
- Depilate: Often used interchangeably with "epilate," though it can sometimes refer more broadly to hair removal without specifying the root.
- Wax: A specific method to epilate.
- Pluck: To remove individual hairs, e.g., with tweezers.
Antonyms
- Grow: To allow or cause hair to develop.
- Cultivate: In a humorous or metaphorical sense regarding hair.
Verb
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remove body hair
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epilate her legs
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