shed

/ʃɛd/

verb

  1. 1

    To part, separate or divide.

    A metal comb shed her golden hair.
  2. 2

    To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.

    When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin.
  3. 3

    To pour; to make flow.

  4. 4

    To allow to flow or fall.

    A tarpaulin sheds water.
  5. 5

    To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.

    Can you shed any light on this problem?
  6. 6

    To pour forth, give off, impart.

  7. 7

    To fall in drops; to pour.

  8. 8

    To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.

  9. 9

    To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.

noun

  1. 1

    An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.

  2. 2

    A distinction or dividing-line.

  3. 3

    A parting in the hair.

  4. 4

    The top of the head.

  5. 5

    An area of land as distinguished from those around it.

noun

  1. 1

    A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.

    a wagon shed; a wood shed; a garden shed
  2. 2

    A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.

  3. 3

    An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.

  4. 4

    (rail transportation) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.

verb

  1. 1

    To place or allocate a vehicle, such as a locomotive, in or to a depot or shed.

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