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MOULTS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word moults. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word moults. (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

molt
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

ecdysis
nounn
noun

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

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 MOULTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for moults, 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

Alternatives for SHED

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