Molting — synonyms, definition

1. molting (Noun) N. Amer

4 synonyms
ecdysis molt moult moulting
1 definition

molting (Noun) — Periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles.

2 types of
shedding sloughing

2. molting (Verb) N. Amer

3 synonyms
exuviating shedding sloughing
1 definition

molting (Verb) — Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers. ex. "our dog molts every Spring"

9 types of
casting casting off dropping losing shaking off shedding throwing throwing away throwing off
2 types
desquamating peeling off