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molt

/moʊlt/ /mɔlt/

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noun

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

Examples :

"Some birds change colour during their winter moult."

animal biology process

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noun

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

Examples :

"The child examined the snake's old molt, a fragile, translucent skin left behind on the rocks. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The snake molted its skin, revealing a fresh, smooth covering. "

animal biology nature organism process bird physiology

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verb

To shed in such a manner.

Examples :

"The snake molted its old skin, revealing a new, smooth one. "

animal biology physiology nature

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verb

To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.

Examples :

"I melted butter to make a cake."

physics chemistry material substance

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verb

To dissolve, disperse, vanish.

Examples :

"His troubles melted away."

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verb

To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

Examples :

"The harsh criticism from her boss molted her resolve, making her more easily persuaded. "

condition process

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verb

To be discouraged.

Examples :

"After failing the exam, Sarah molted, feeling very discouraged about her chances of graduating. "

attitude emotion mind

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verb

To be emotionally softened or touched.

Examples :

"Seeing the children perform in the school play made his hardened heart molt. "

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verb

To be very hot and sweat profusely.

Examples :

"Working in the restaurant kitchen all day, I began to molt from the intense heat of the ovens. "

physiology body sensation