to louse
- verb
- /laʊs/
- She spent the afternoon lousing the old cushions to get rid of any hidden lice.
Examples
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VINCE: Don't "sonny" me, you louse!
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The veterinarian had to louse the dog carefully to ensure it was free from any parasites.
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Before the camping trip, we decided to louse the sleeping bags to remove any pests.
Synonyms
To remove lice from a person, animal, or thing
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
A small sea animal that lives on fish and sometimes eats dead plants or animals
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A small insect that lives in clothing, bites people, and can spread disease
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A small insect that lives in pubic hair and other body hair and makes the skin itch
- Specialized
A small insect that lives in the hair of the private parts and causes itching
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A small wingless insect that lives on birds or mammals and drinks their blood
- UK
A small grey animal with a flat, segmented body that lives under damp logs or stones
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A small wingless insect that lives on birds and bites their skin or feathers
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A small wingless insect that lives on birds and eats their feathers and skin
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A small insect with strong back legs that jumps and feeds on plant juices
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A very small insect that has no wings and eats mold on books and paper and can damage them
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Etymology
Louse as a verb comes from the noun and originally meant to pick the insects out of hair or fur. So to louse someone is to search and clean them carefully to remove the bugs.