Slough (Verb)
Meaning
Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Snakes slough their skin periodically as they grow.
- Chickens naturally slough their feathers to replace them with new ones.
- Some animals slough their old fur in summer to keep cool.
- Horses slough their coats in the spring to make way for a lighter coat.
- Birds slough and regrow their feathers at different times of the year.