Molt — synonyms, definition

1. molt (Noun) N. Amer

4 synonyms
ecdysis molting moult moulting
1 definition

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

2 types of
shedding sloughing

2. molt (Verb) N. Amer

3 synonyms
exuviate shed slough
1 definition

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

9 types of
cast cast off drop lose shake off shed throw throw away throw off
2 types
desquamate peel off