Definition of 'shed'

Noun

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

Verb

1. get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
      Synonyms: 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"
      Synonyms: spill pour forth
3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; "spill the beans all over the table"
      Synonyms: spill disgorge
4. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"
      Synonyms: molt exuviate moult slough

Adjective

1. shed at an early stage of development; "most amphibians have caducous gills"; "the caducous calyx of a poppy"
      Synonyms: caducous
      Antonyms: persistent lasting

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