1. (

• molt ,
• molting ,
• moult ,
• moulting ,
• ecdysis

) periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles ;

1. (

• shed ,
• molt ,
• exuviate ,
• moult ,
• slough

) cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring" ;