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