shed
shed /ˈʃɛd/
adjective
-
(biology) shed at an early stage of development
(
caducous
, shed
)
(biology) shed at an early stage of development
Most amphibians have caducous gills
most amphibians have caducous gills
The caducous calyx of a poppy
the caducous calyx of a poppy
noun
-
(
)
An outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
(
shed
)
an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
We keep all our gardening tools in the shed at the back of the garden
We keep all our gardening tools in the shed at the back of the garden
verb
-
(
)
Get rid of
(
cast
, drop
, cast off
, shake off
, throw away
, throw off
, shed
, throw
)
get rid of
He shed his image as a pushy boss
he shed his image as a pushy boss
Shed your clothes
shed your clothes
-
(
)
Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
(
spill
, pour forth
, shed
)
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
Shed tears
shed tears
Spill blood
spill blood
God shed His grace on Thee
God shed His grace on Thee
-
Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
(
exuviate
, molt
[ N. American] , moult
[Canadian, British] , shed
, slough
)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Our dog sheds every Spring
our dog sheds every Spring
-
Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
(
disgorge
, shed
, spill
)
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
Spill the beans all over the table
spill the beans all over the table