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molt

verb

/məʊlt/

Meaning

To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.

Birds molt their feathers once a year.

shed, cast, slough, peel

retain, keep

molt feathers, molt skin, molt annually

To divide different tasks or thoughts into separate sections.

to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread

To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce or alleviate.

To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.

to engage in spoken exchange of ideas or talk

to completely surround or cover something or someone