moult
Translation
to molt, to shed
Examples
The snake will moult its skin.
The snake will molt its skin.
Our dog moults twice a year.
Our dog molts twice a year.
Grammar Patterns
((animal)) molts describes an animal shedding its skin, feathers, or hair The dog molts in the summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shed, cast off
Etymology
Possibly from Latin 'mutare' (to change).
Memory Tips
Think of an animal 'molting' its old 'outfit'.