shaving-brush

A man uses a shaving-brush to apply lather to his face.

Definition

Noun: A "shaving-brush" is a small brush with bristles, typically used to apply shaving cream or soap to the face before shaving. It is often used to create a lather and lift the hairs for a closer shave.

Usage Examples

• (The brush is moistened to help create a lather.)
• (The brush improves the application of shaving products.)

Advanced Usage

• "to lather with a shaving-brush": To use the brush to produce and apply a thick foam of shaving soap or cream.
  • Traditional barbers still lather with a shaving-brush for a classic shave. (The brush is used to create a rich lather.)

Variants and Related Words

• Shaving (n): the act of removing hair with a razor.
  • He finished his shaving and rinsed his face. (The process of shaving.)
• Brush (n): a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or applying substances.
  • She used a brush to paint the fence. (A general tool with bristles.)

Synonyms

• Lather brush: a brush used specifically for creating and applying lather for shaving.
• Shave brush: a common alternative name for the same tool.

Related Idioms

• (No common idioms directly involve "shaving-brush"; it is a specific tool without idiomatic usage.)