shed


shed (http://definr.com/shed)

     adj : (biology) shed at an early stage of development; "most
           amphibians have caducous gills"; "the caducous calyx of
           a poppy" [syn: caducous] [ant: persistent]
     n : an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or
         storage
     v 1: get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss" [syn: cast,
           cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, {throw
          away}, drop]
     2: pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or
        small quantities; "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed
        His grace on Thee" [syn: spill, pour forth]
     3: cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or
        over; "spill the beans all over the table" [syn: spill,
        disgorge]
     4: cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; of animals [syn: molt,
         exuviate, moult, slough]