Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Epilation

//ɛpɪˈleɪʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The removal of hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root. countable, uncountable

    "These [boys being groomed as prostitutes] are sold by their parents (sometimes stolen from them), about the age of 4, and educated, while they are also subjected to a special physical training, which includes massage of the gluteal regions to favor development, dilatation of the anus, and epilation (which is not, however, practised by Chinese women)."

  2. 2
    the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin) wordnet
  3. 3
    The removal of hair from the skin via the use of an epilator. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    loss of hair; the result of removing hair wordnet

Etymology

From French épilation.

See also for "epilation"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: epilation