Associations to the word «Moult»

Wiktionary

MOULT, noun. The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
MOULT, noun. The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.
MOULT, verb. (intransitive) To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.
MOULT, verb. (transitive) To shed in such a manner.

Dictionary definition

MOULT, noun. Periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles.
MOULT, verb. Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring".

Wise words

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