shed

UK /ʃɛd/ US /ʃɛd/
noun 10verb 7name 1

Definitions

verb

1

To part, separate or divide.

to shed something in two

to shed the sheep from the lambs

2

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

You must shed your fear of the unknown before you can proceed.

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

3

To pour; to make flow.

Did Romeo's hand shed Tybalt's blood?

4

To allow to flow or fall.

I didn't shed many tears when he left me.

A tarpaulin sheds water.

5

To radiate, cast, give off (light).

to shed light on

Can you shed any light on this problem?

noun

1

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

2

A distinction or dividing-line.

3

A parting in the hair.

4

The top of the head.

5

An area of land as distinguished from those around it.

noun

1

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

wagon shed

wood shed

2

A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.

3

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

4

A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.

Never saw that but we did stand and watch a pair of Sheds (156 and 165) speed north on a loaded steel.

5

A unit of area equivalent to 10⁻⁵² square meters.

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