ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shedding

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈʃɛdɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Shedding is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of shed.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of shed.

More Meanings

  1. The act of shedding, separating, or casting off.
  2. That which is shed, or cast off.

Example Sentences

sheddings from the pining
the sheddings of blood under the Old Testament

Word Forms

Synonyms for shedding

Depending on context, synonyms include sloughing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sloughing, spillage, spilling, outflow, dropping, dispersion.

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