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Uncommonsheds
The correct spelling is sheds.
How to pronounce sheds
verb
IPA: /ʃɛdz/
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The correct spelling is sheds. 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.To part, separate or divide.
- 2.To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
- 3.To pour; to make flow.
- 4.To allow to flow or fall.
- 5.To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.
noun
- 1.An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
- 2.A distinction or dividing-line.
- 3.A parting in the hair.
- 4.The top of the head.
- 5.An area of land as distinguished from those around it.
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