shedding
/ˈʃɛdɪŋ/
noun
- The natural process of casting off or losing hair, skin, feathers, or leaves.
- Spring shedding leaves fur all over the house.
- The snake's shedding happens several times a year.
- Excessive shedding in dogs can be a sign of health problems.
- The act of getting rid of something unwanted or unnecessary.
- The shedding of old beliefs can be a difficult process.
- The company is focused on shedding its debt.
- Emotional shedding through therapy helped her feel lighter.
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by the process of shedding.
- Shedding trees look bare in winter.
- A shedding snake should not be handled too much.
- The shedding season for dogs can be messy.
verb
- Present participle of shed: the act of casting off, dropping, or letting fall naturally.
- The trees are shedding their leaves as autumn arrives.
- The cat is shedding its fur all over the couch.
- She is shedding tears of joy at the wedding.
- Present participle of shed: the act of eliminating or discarding something.
- He is shedding his bad habits one by one.
- She is shedding her shyness and becoming more confident.
- The company is shedding jobs to cut costs.