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MOULT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word moult. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word moult. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for MOULT

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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

molt
verbv
noun

• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

exuvia
nounn
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ecdysis
nounn
noun

• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

exuviate
verbv
verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

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

Best Hypernyms For MOULT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for moult, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
cast drop shed shedding sloughing throw
Phrases (3)
shake offthrow awaythrow off

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