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molts

/moʊlts/ /məʊlts/

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noun

Mauser, Häutung

The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

Examples :

"Some birds change colour during their winter moult."

Manche Vögel ändern während der Wintermauser ihre Farbe.

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noun

Abgeworfene Haut oder Federn

The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

Examples :

"After the snake molts, we carefully collect its old skin. "

Nachdem sich die Schlange gehäutet hat, sammeln wir ihre alte Haut sorgfältig ein.

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verb

Sich häuten, mausern

To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.

Examples :

"My dog molts in the spring, leaving hair all over the house. "

Mein Hund haart im Frühling und hinterlässt überall im Haus Haare.

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verb

Sich häuten, mausern

To shed in such a manner.

Examples :

"The snake molts its skin every few months. "

Die Schlange häutet sich alle paar Monate.

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