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shed
adjective
noun
verb
Shed at an early stage of development
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adjective
Shed at an early stage of development
“Most amphibians have caducous gills”
noun
An outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
verb C1
Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
“Our dog sheds every Spring”
verb C1
To remove
“He shed his image as a pushy boss”
verb C1
Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
“Spill the beans all over the table”
verb C1
Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
“Shed tears”
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Most amphibians have caducous gills
The caducous calyx of a poppy
Our dog sheds every Spring
He shed his image as a pushy boss
Shed your clothes
Spill the beans all over the table
Shed tears
Spill blood
God shed His grace on Thee
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