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shed is the dictionary form of sheded Definition of shed
shed has definitions from the field of biology
1
[ verb ] get rid of

Synonyms

throw throw_off shake_off cast_off throw_away drop cast

Examples

"he shed his image as a pushy boss" "shed your clothes"

2
[ verb ] pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

Synonyms

pour_forth spill

Examples

"shed tears" "spill blood" "God shed His grace on Thee"

3
[ noun ] an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
4
[ verb ] cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

Synonyms

spill disgorge

Examples

"spill the beans all over the table"

5
[ adjective ] (biology) shed at an early stage of development

Synonyms

caducous

Examples

"most amphibians have caducous gills" "the caducous calyx of a poppy"

6
[ verb ] cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

Synonyms

exuviate moult slough molt

Examples

"out dog sheds every Spring"

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