# shedding

Pronunciation: say "SHED-ing" /ˈʃɛdɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of shed. — present participle and gerund of shed
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of shed. Use this form for the -ing version of the verb.
   - _Snakes grow by shedding their old skin several times a year._
   - _The trees were shedding their leaves earlier than usual this year._

## Noun

2. The act of separating from or casting off something, such as skin, fur, leaves, or an outer layer.
   - Simple: The act of dropping or losing something, such as leaves, skin, or hair.
   - _The snake's shedding of its skin happens several times a year._
   - _Heavy shedding of feathers signals the start of the molting season._
3. The material or matter that has been cast off or separated from something.
   - Simple: Something that has been dropped or cast off, such as hair, skin, or leaves.
   - _The groomer collected a whole bag of shedding from the long-haired retriever._
   - _Brown sheddings from the pines had piled up in soft drifts along the forest trail._

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