Meaning Of The Word Molt

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What's The Definition Of Molt?

molt in American English
to cast off or shed the exoskeleton, hair, outer skin, horns, or feathers at certain intervals, prior to replacement of the castoff parts by a new growth
intransitive verb: to cast or shed the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth
noun: an act, process, or an instance of molting
transitive verb: to cast or shed (feathers, skin, etc.) in the process of renewal

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