molt
(of birds, insects, reptiles, etc.) to cast or shed the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth.
to cast or shed (feathers, skin, etc.) in the process of renewal.
an act, process, or an instance of molting.
something that is dropped in molting.
Origin of molt
1- Also especially British, moult .
Other words from molt
- molter, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for molt
/ (məʊlt) /
the usual US spelling of moult
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Scientific definitions for molt
[ mōlt ]
To shed an outer covering, such as skin or feathers, for replacement by a new growth. Many snakes, birds, and arthropods molt.
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