slough

US /slʌf/
UK /slʌf/
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pântano, lamaçal

a swamp or shallow lake system, especially one forming part of a river or other drainage system

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The boat got stuck in the muddy slough.
O barco ficou preso no pântano lamacento.
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Wildlife thrives in the peaceful slough.
A vida selvagem prospera no pântano tranquilo.
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trocar, desprender

(of a snake or other animal) cast off or shed (a skin)

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The snake began to slough its old skin.
A cobra começou a trocar sua pele velha.
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Dead cells slough off the skin regularly.
Células mortas se desprendem da pele regularmente.
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