MOLT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word molt. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word molt. (close relations)

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	shed				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • shed at an early stage of development noun • an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage verb • to remove • pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities • cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	slough				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a hollow filled with mud • necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass • any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake) • a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou) verb • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	moult				verbv
	noun • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles verb • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	exuviate				verbv
	verb • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	cast				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the actors in a play • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the visual appearance of something or someone • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal • object formed by a mold • the act of throwing dice • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • a violent throw verb • put or send forth • deposit • select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet • throw forcefully • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • to remove • choose at random • formulate in a particular style or language • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
	discard				verb, nounv, n
	noun • anything that is cast aside or discarded • (cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit • getting rid of something that is regarded as useless or undesirable verb • throw or cast away
	peel				verbv
	noun • the rind of a fruit or vegetable • British politician (1788-1850) verb • remove the skin from • come off in flakes or thin small pieces • get undressed
	exuvia				nounn
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	ecdysis				nounn
	noun • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
	found				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • come upon unexpectedly or after searching noun • food and lodging provided in addition to money verb • set up or found • set up or lay the groundwork for • use as a basis for; found on
	molting				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
	moulting				verb, nounv, n
	noun • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
	thaw				verbv
	noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid • warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt • a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile verb • become or cause to become soft or liquid

Best Hypernyms For MOLT

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