molting

Meanings

• Verb (transitive or intransitive)

  The shedding of feathers, skin, or outer covering by an animal.

  - "The snake is molting."
  - "Birds molt their feathers annually."

• Verb (transitive)

  To shed or peel off an outer layer or covering.

  - "The old wallpaper needed molting before we could repaint the room."
  - "The onion needed molting before we could cook it."

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Synonyms

shed , slough

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with molting
scolding , holding , colding , molding

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Variants

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molt , molted , molter , molters , molting , molts

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Etymology

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From Old English molan, to rub or wear away, from mol, a millstone, because an animal rubs against something to help shed its old skin or feathers.

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Trivia

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1. Molting is not always a voluntary process. Some animals, such as certain species of crabs, are forced to molt due to predation or other environmental pressures.

2. The process of molting can be dangerous for some animals, as they are vulnerable to predation during this time.

3. Some animals, such as the American alligator, can hold their breath for extended periods of time during molting, allowing them to stay underwater and avoid predators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ecdysis: The process of shedding an outer covering, such as a snake's skin or a crustacean's exoskeleton.

2. Molt: The outer covering that is shed during molting.

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Culture

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Molting is a natural process that occurs in various animals, including snakes, birds, crustaceans, and reptiles. It is often associated with renewal and regeneration, as new feathers or skin grow to replace the old. Molting has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works about nature and wildlife.

How to Memorize "molting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an animal shedding its old skin or feathers, revealing new growth beneath.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the process of shedding an old layer or covering to reveal something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - M-Many animals Molting, Making Miraculous Metamorphoses.

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