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sheds

/ʃɛdz/

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verb

To part, separate or divide.

Examples :

"A metal comb shed her golden hair."

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verb

To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.

Examples :

"When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin."

biology animal plant physiology nature

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verb

To pour; to make flow.

Examples :

"Here are a few options, varying slightly in nuance: * The lamp sheds light on the book, making it easier to read. Explanation: Clear, simple, and relatable, showing "sheds" meaning "pours forth" or "emits" light.* "

action physiology

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verb

To allow to flow or fall.

Examples :

"A tarpaulin sheds water."

physiology body nature

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verb

To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.

Examples :

"Can you shed any light on this problem?"

energy physics phenomena

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verb

To pour forth, give off, impart.

Examples :

"The lamp sheds a warm light on my book, making it easier to read. "

nature physiology

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verb

To fall in drops; to pour.

Examples :

"The old pipe sheds water slowly, creating a small puddle on the floor. "

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verb

To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.

Examples :

"The baker sheds powdered sugar over the freshly baked donuts. "

nature environment

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verb

To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.

Examples :

"The weaving machine sheds the warp threads, creating an opening for the shuttle to pass through and form the fabric. "

technical machine industry process

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noun

An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.

Examples :

"The loom's sheds allowed the weaver to easily pass the colored thread through the warp threads. "

material technical industry

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noun

A distinction or dividing-line.

Examples :

"The new rules at school clearly shed light on the different expectations for student behavior. "

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noun

A parting in the hair.

Examples :

"Her neatly combed hair had two distinct sheds, one on either side of her forehead. "

appearance style body

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noun

The top of the head.

Examples :

"The sun beat down on the construction worker's sheds, making him sweat even more. "

body anatomy part

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noun

An area of land as distinguished from those around it.

Examples :

"The farmer divided his land into different sheds: one for growing corn, another for soybeans, and a third for grazing cattle. "

area geography environment

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noun

A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.

Examples :

"a wagon shed; a wood shed; a garden shed"

architecture building property

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noun

A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.

Examples :

""During the harvest season, farmers bring their crops to the sheds by the roadside for temporary storage before taking them to market." "

architecture structure building property

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noun

An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.

Examples :

"My uncle's collection of sheds included a rusty pickup truck that barely ran. "

vehicle type condition

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noun

(rail transportation) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.

Examples :

"The train enthusiasts gathered at the station to photograph the arriving Sheds, eager to capture its distinctive engine design. "

vehicle technical

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verb

To place or allocate a vehicle, such as a locomotive, in or to a depot or shed.

Examples :

"The train company sheds the locomotives in the depot overnight for maintenance and cleaning. "