1. The process whereby something is shed
   "The shedding of dead skin cells is a natural part of the body's regeneration process";
   - sloughing
    
2. Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling, shedding or coming off in scales
   "shedding is a common symptom of certain skin conditions";
   - desquamation, peeling

1. Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
   "our dog sheds every Spring";
   - molt [N. Amer], exuviate, moult [Brit, Cdn], slough
    
2. Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
   "shed tears"; "God shed His grace on Thee";
   - spill, pour forth
    
3. Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
   "shed the beans all over the table";
   - spill, disgorge
    
4. To remove
   "he shed his clothes";
   - cast, cast off, throw off, drop, lose
    
5. Rid oneself of something unwanted by forceful or determined action
   "he wanted to shed his image as a pushy boss";
   - shake off, shake, throw off, cast off

Derived forms: sheddings

Type of: biological process, displace, move, organic phenomenon, organic process, pour, remove, take, take away, withdraw

Encyclopedia: Shedding