molt

Speech parts

1. molt - Noun

2. molt - Adjective

3. molt - Verb

4. molt - Adverb

Meaning

imp. of Melt.

Alt. of Moult

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

slough moult shed moulting molting ecdysis exuviate mew peel book change move slip cast skin
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Antonyms

grow hardened freeze-dried congealed frosted revealed
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Hypernyms

cast drop throw shed shedding throw away

Hyponyms

peel off desquamate

Phrases with the word

prebasic molt

Anagrams

LMTO Motl

Examples

our dog sheds every Spring Source: Internet

An important thing to know is that birds will molt (replace) their feathers at least once per year, for a variety of reasons. Source: Internet

At the end of each instar, the larvae molt, shedding their skins to allow for further growth. Source: Internet

And adult females don’t molt, a process that would result in a tagged crab shedding not only its hard shell but the tag attached to it. Source: Internet

All fully furred species molt ; phocids molt once a year, while otariids gradually molt all year. Source: Internet

Before a molt, the snake stops eating and often hides or moves to a safe place. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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