shed

Meanings

• an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
• get rid of
  • "he shed his image as a pushy boss"
  • "shed your clothes"
• pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
  • "shed tears"
  • "God shed His grace on Thee"
• cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  • "our dog sheds every Spring"
• shed at an early stage of development

Synonyms

caducous, cast, cast off, disgorge, drop, exuviate, molt, moult, pour forth, shake off, slough, spill, throw, throw away, throw off