shed - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

shed

to let hair, skin, horn, or feathers fall naturallyto let hair, skin, horn, or feathers fall naturally

Examples

Birds shed old feathers during molting season.
Snakes shed their skin several times a year.
The dog is shedding fur all over the couch.

Synonyms

moult slough exuviate molt

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shed

Third Person

sheds

Present Participle

shedding

Past Tense

shed

Past Participle

shed

1

to let hair, skin, horn, or feathers fall naturally

Birds shed old feathers during molting season.
Snakes shed their skin several times a year.
The dog is shedding fur all over the couch.
Deer shed their antlers in the spring.
The lizard shed its skin as it grew larger.

Synonyms:

moult slough exuviate molt

2

to get rid of something that is not wanted or needed anymore

After the spring cleaning, she shed a lot of old clothes that no longer fit her.
The company decided to shed some of its less profitable branches to streamline operations.
It's time to shed the excess weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
They shed their outdated beliefs and embraced a more progressive mindset.
The organization shed its outdated policies to adapt to the changing market demands.

Synonyms:

throw off cast off throw away shake off drop throw cast

3

to accidentally release or spill a liquid or substance in a sudden and uncontrolled manner

The worker accidentally shed oil all over the factory floor, making it slippery.
She shed a cup of coffee on the table, staining the papers underneath.
The tanker truck shed its contents onto the road after a sudden stop.
The chef shed some water from the pot onto the stove, causing it to sizzle loudly.
During the experiment, the scientist accidentally shed a chemical onto the lab bench.

Synonyms:

spill pour forth

4

to let a substance flow out or spill over

The wound caused her arm to shed a small amount of blood.
Trees in the forest often shed resin that hardens over time.
As the ice melted, it began to shed water onto the pavement below.

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