shed (adj.)

  1. shed at an early stage of development; most amphibians have caducous gills; the caducous calyx of a poppy

    [ Syn: caducous ]

    shed (n.)

  1. an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

    shed (v.)

  1. get rid of; he shed his image as a pushy boss; shed your clothes

    [ Syn: cast , cast off , shake off , throw , throw off , throw away , drop ]

  2. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities; shed tears; spill blood; God shed His grace on Thee

    [ Syn: spill , pour forth ]

  3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; spill the beans all over the table

    [ Syn: spill , disgorge ]

  4. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; our dog sheds every Spring

    [ Syn: molt , exuviate , moult , slough ]

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