exuviate Synonyms

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exuviate Meaning

Wordnet

exuviate (v)

cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

Webster

exuviate (v. i.)

To shed an old covering or condition preliminary to taking on a new one; to molt.

exuviate Sentence Examples

1. The snake exuviates its skin in order to grow.
2. The cicada exuviates its nymphal exoskeleton to emerge as an adult.
3. The lobster exuviates its exoskeleton in order to grow larger.
4. The crab exuviates its old exoskeleton in order to grow a new one.
5. The shrimp exuviates its exoskeleton in order to grow.
6. The crayfish exuviates its exoskeleton in order to grow.
7. The prawn exuviates its exoskeleton in order to grow.
8. The mantis shrimp exuviates its exoskeleton in order to grow.
9. The sea cucumber exuviates its skin in order to regenerate itself.
10. The starfish exuviates its arms in order to reproduce asexually.

FAQs About the word exuviate

What is the meaning of the word exuviate

cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathersTo shed an old covering or condition preliminary to taking on a new one; to molt.

What are the synonyms of the word exuviate

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What are the antonyms of the word exuviate

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What is the usage of word exuviate

The snake exuviates its skin in order to grow.

The cicada exuviates its nymphal exoskeleton to emerge as an adult.

How to use the word exuviate in a sentence?

The lobster exuviates its exoskeleton in order to grow larger.

The crab exuviates its old exoskeleton in order to grow a new one.