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]