lousing

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noun

The process of removing lice.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of louse
nounlousing (countable and uncountable, plural lousings)

plural lousings

  1. countableuncountableThe process of removing lice.

    Louse powders may be used with success, but being a wasteful method of applying an insecticide are not recommended. Impregnation of the underwear is the most promising method of louse control between lousings.

    1920, Experiment Station Record, volume 41, United States. Office of Experiment Stations, page 458

    Synonyms: delousing

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe process of removing lice.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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MLA

“lousing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lousing. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lousing,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lousing.

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