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 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