verb
shed
SHED/ʃed/
to lose or let something fall or flow away
Our dog sheds his thick winter coat every spring.
Etymology
Old English sceadan expressed separation and scattering. Shedding hair, feathers, or leaves applies that idea to material naturally separating from an animal or plant.
In context
their teeth are entirely replaceable and they tend to shed them on a regular basis regrowing them in chunks at a time
More examples
- Many trees shed their leaves in the fall.
- She shed a few tears during the farewell.
- The hikers shed their jackets as the day warmed up.
Forms
shed · sheds · shedding