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shed
(/S//E/d )

adjective (a)

noun (n)

  • an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut; as, a wagon shed; a wood shed.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A parting; a separation; a division.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A covered structure for housing aircraft; a hangar.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • get rid of(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He shed his image as a pushy boss.
    Shed your clothes.
    Synonym:
    cast, cast off, drop, escape from, shake, shake off, shake off, throw, throw away, throw off, throw off, waste
    source: wordnet30
  • pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Shed tears.
    God shed His grace on Thee.
    Synonym:
    pour forth, spill
    source: wordnet30
  • cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    disgorge, spill
    source: wordnet30
  • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers(verb.body)
    Example:
    Our dog sheds every Spring.
    Synonym:
    exuviate, molt, moult, slough
    source: wordnet30
  • To separate; to divide.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To fall in drops; to pour.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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