Moult (Verb)

Meaning

Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Slough
• Shed
• Exuviate
• Molt

Hypernyms

• Cast Off
• Drop
• Throw Away
• Cast
• Throw Off
• Shed
• Throw

Hyponyms

• Desquamate
• Peel Off

Related Words

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