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Word: Shed
Speech Type: Verb
Old English sc(e)ādan ‘separate out (one selected group), divide’, also ‘scatter’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German scheiden. Compare with sheath
ʃɛd
(of a tree or other plant) allow (leaves or fruit) to fall to the ground
Short Definition:(of tree or other plant) allow leaves or fruit to fall to ground
Examples:- both varieties shed leaves in winter
discard (something undesirable, superfluous, or outdated)
Short Definition:discard
Examples:- many firms use relocation as an opportunity to shed jobs
cast or give off (light)
Short Definition:cast or give off
Examples:- the full moon shed a watery light on the scene
accidentally allow (something) to fall off or spill
Short Definition:accidentally allow something to fall off or spill
Examples:- a lorry shed its load of steel bars
eliminate part of (an electrical power load) by disconnecting circuits.
Short Definition:eliminate part of electrical power load by disconnecting circuits
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