moulting Antonyms
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Meaning of moulting
Wordnet
moulting (n)
periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
Webster
moulting ()
of Moult
moulting Sentence Examples
- The snake underwent a dramatic moult, shedding its old skin to reveal a vibrant new one.
- The bird's feathers were moulting, creating a mess of loose plumage around its nest.
- The moulting process allowed the crab to increase its size and escape its old exoskeleton.
- The dog's fur was moulting profusely, leaving clumps of hair on the carpet and furniture.
- The chameleon moulted its skin several times as it grew and changed color.
- The lizard's moulted skin hung from a branch, a testament to its recent transformation.
- The moulting process was essential for the butterfly to emerge from its chrysalis.
- The moulting season for the squirrels was in full swing, leaving piles of fur on the forest floor.
- The hedgehog's spines were moulting, giving it a slightly prickly appearance.
- The moulting of the old bark on the tree exposed its smooth, new surface.
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periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptilesof Moult
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The snake underwent a dramatic moult, shedding its old skin to reveal a vibrant new one.
The bird's feathers were moulting, creating a mess of loose plumage around its nest.
The moulting process allowed the crab to increase its size and escape its old exoskeleton.
The dog's fur was moulting profusely, leaving clumps of hair on the carpet and furniture.
