shedding shedding /ˈʃɛdɪŋ/

noun

1. Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling, shedding or coming off in scales  ( desquamation , peeling , shedding )
   loss of bits of outer skin by peeling, shedding or coming off in scales
   
2. The process whereby something is shed  ( shedding , sloughing )
   the process whereby something is shed
   
   

 shed shed /ˈʃɛd/

adjective

1. (biology) shed at an early stage of development  ( caducous , shed )
   (biology) shed at an early stage of development
    Most amphibians have caducous gills
   most amphibians have caducous gills
    The caducous calyx of a poppy
   the caducous calyx of a poppy
   

noun

1. () An outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage  ( shed )
   an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
    We keep all our gardening tools in the shed at the back of the garden
   We keep all our gardening tools in the shed at the back of the garden
   
   

verb

1. () Get rid of  ( cast , drop , throw away , cast off , shake off , shed , throw , throw off )
   get rid of
    He shed his image as a pushy boss
   he shed his image as a pushy boss
    Shed your clothes
   shed your clothes
   
2. () Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities  ( spill , pour forth , shed )
   pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
    Shed tears
   shed tears
    Spill blood
   spill blood
    God shed His grace on Thee
   God shed His grace on Thee
   
3. Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers  ( exuviate , molt [ N. American] , moult [Canadian, British] , shed , slough )
   cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
    Our dog sheds every Spring
   our dog sheds every Spring
   
4. Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over  ( disgorge , shed , spill )
   cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
    Spill the beans all over the table
   spill the beans all over the table