molt
Translation
to moult
Examples
The snake will molt its skin.
The snake will moult its skin.
Many birds molt in the spring.
Many birds moult in the spring.
Grammar Patterns
((animal)) molts an animal sheds its outer layer The crab molts its shell.
((animal)) molts ((sth.)) an animal sheds (sth.) The snake molts its skin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shed, cast off
Etymology
From Latin 'mutare' (to change). Related to the English word 'mutation'.
Memory Tips
Think of an animal's coat getting 'old', so it has to 'molt'.