Moulting — synonyms, definition

1. moulting (Noun) Brit, Cdn

4 synonyms
ecdysis molt molting moult
1 definition

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

2 types of
shedding sloughing

2. moulting (Verb) Brit, Cdn

3 synonyms
exuviating shedding sloughing
1 definition

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

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