shed
/ʃɛd/
noun
- A small, simple building used for storage or shelter, often in a garden or yard.
- He keeps his gardening tools in a wooden shed behind the house.
- We store the lawnmower and bicycles in the garden shed.
- The children turned the old shed into a playhouse.
verb
- To get rid of something that is no longer needed or wanted, such as leaves, hair, skin, or clothing.
- The snake shed its old skin and emerged with a shiny new one.
- She shed her heavy coat as soon as she entered the warm house.
- My dog sheds a lot of fur in the spring, so I have to vacuum every day.
- To cause something to flow or fall, especially tears or blood.
- He shed a few tears at the end of the sad movie.
- The soldiers shed their blood for their country.
- She didn't shed a single tear during the difficult goodbye.
- To cast off or eliminate something abstract, such as a habit, image, or responsibility.
- The company decided to shed its unprofitable divisions to focus on core business.
- After years of being shy, he finally shed his fear of public speaking.
- She tried to shed her reputation as a troublemaker by volunteering in the community.