Moult
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /moʊlt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Moult is a noun meaning The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
Meaning
The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
More Meanings
- The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.
- (intransitive) To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.
- (transitive) To shed in such a manner.
Example Sentences
Some birds change colour during their winter moult.
Word Forms
- moults
- moulting
- moulted
Synonyms for moult
Depending on context, synonyms include ecdysis, moulting, exuvia, shed, slough, molt.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include molt, molting, exuviate, ecdysis, slough, shed.
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