shedding

UK
/ˈʃɛdɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɛdɪŋ/
sheddingnoun
sheddings
pl
Translations
The snake is undergoing shedding.
Змея проходит линьку.
The tree's shedding of leaves is a sign of autumn.
Сбрасывание листьев деревом - признак осени.
The shedding of petals from the flower was beautiful.
Осыпание лепестков с цветка было красивым.
Additional translations
Definitions
The process of losing or discarding something, such as hair, skin, or leaves, from a living organism.
The dog is going through its seasonal shedding, leaving fur all over the house.
sheddinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃed.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɛd.ɪŋ/
Definitions
Prone to shed or currently losing something such as hair, leaves, or skin.
That shedding maple tree covers the lawn with red leaves every autumn.
Synonyms
shedverb

shedding

Gerund

shed
Past Simple
shed
Past Participle
shedding
Gerund
UK
/ʃɛd/
US
/ʃɛd/
Translations
The snake will shed its skin soon.
Змея скоро сбросит свою кожу.
The tree sheds its leaves in autumn.
Дерево роняет свои листья осенью.
The lamp sheds a warm light in the room.
Лампа излучает теплый свет в комнате.
Definitions
To allow something to fall off or be removed naturally.
The snake will shed its skin as it grows.
To emit or radiate light.
The lamp shed a warm glow over the room.
To discard or get rid of something unwanted.
He decided to shed some of his old clothes before moving.
To cause tears or blood to flow.
She shed tears of joy at the news.
To make something clearer or reveal new information about it, usually used with the noun “light” followed by the prepositions “on” or “upon”.
The new evidence sheds light on how the accident happened.
Synonyms
cast off
slough off
shednoun
Definitions
A simple roofed structure, typically made of wood or metal, used for storage or as a workshop.
He kept his gardening tools in the shed at the back of the garden.
A large building used for storing vehicles or machinery.
The old train shed was converted into a museum.
shedadjective
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of a shed or having a single sloping surface (especially of a roof).
The cottage was built with a shed roof to prevent snow buildup.
shedpast participle
Definitions
Having been shed, spilled, or let fall.
The memory of shed blood haunted the battlefield.