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shedding

The correct spelling is shedding.

How to pronounce shedding

verb

Say it like: She-ddi-ng

The correct spelling is shedding. To part, separate or divide. For example: "A metal comb shed her golden hair."

Usage Examples

A metal comb shed her golden hair.

When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin.

A tarpaulin sheds water.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To part, separate or divide.
  2. 2.To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
  3. 3.To pour; to make flow.
  4. 4.To allow to flow or fall.
  5. 5.To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.

noun

  1. 1.The act of shedding, separating, or casting off.
  2. 2.That which is shed, or cast off.

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