Meaning of the word molt in English

What does molt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

molt

US /moʊlt/

UK /məʊlt/

shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth

Example:

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Birds molt their feathers once a year.

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Snakes molt their skin as they grow.

Synonym:

shed cast off slough exuviate

a period of molting

Example:

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The bird is going through its annual molt.

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You can see signs of molt on the snake's skin.

Synonym:

shedding ecdysis