Shed meaning

What does “shed” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“shed” is a noun, verb and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage.

shed

noun

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

verb

get rid of
“he shed his image as a pushy boss”
“shed your clothes”
Synonymscast cast off shake off throw throw off throw away drop
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
“shed tears”
“spill blood”
Synonymsspill pour forth
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
“spill the beans all over the table”
Synonymsspill disgorge
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
“our dog sheds every Spring”
Synonymsmolt exuviate moult slough

adjective

shed at an early stage of development
“most amphibians have caducous gills”
“the caducous calyx of a poppy”
Synonymscaducous

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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