SHED

• (noun) an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

• (verb) cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

  "our dog sheds every Spring"

  synonyms : exuviate , molt , moult , slough

• (verb) get rid of

  "he shed his image as a pushy boss", "shed your clothes"

  synonyms : cast , cast off , drop , shake off , throw , throw away , throw off

• (verb) cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

  "spill the beans all over the table"

  synonyms : disgorge , spill

  The damaged ship disgorged thousands of gallons of oil into the bay. -added by nithi

• (verb) pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

  "shed tears", "spill blood", "God shed His grace on Thee"

  synonyms : pour forth , spill

• (adj.) shed at an early stage of development

  "most amphibians have caducous gills", "the caducous calyx of a poppy"

  synonyms : caducous

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