shed

US /ʃed/
UK /ʃed/
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1.

a simple roofed structure, typically made of wood or metal, used for storage, a workshop, or shelter for animals.

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He keeps his gardening tools in the shed.
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The old shed in the backyard needs to be repaired.
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hutshacklean-tooutbuildingstorehouse
1.

to cast off or discard (something unwanted, superfluous, or no longer needed).

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Snakes shed their skin as they grow.
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The company decided to shed some of its less profitable assets.
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discarddiscardcast offdropmoltsloughdivest oneself of
2.

to give off or emit (light, heat, or a smell).

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The lamp shed a warm glow over the room.
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The flowers shed a sweet fragrance.
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emitradiatediffuseexudegive off
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shed light on