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Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shed

Pronunciation:/ʃɛd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To part, separate or divide.

    Example: A metal comb shed her golden hair.

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

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

  3. To pour; to make flow.

  4. To allow to flow or fall.

    Example: A tarpaulin sheds water.

shed

Pronunciation:/ʃɛd/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. A distinction or dividing-line.

  3. A parting in the hair.

  4. The top of the head.

shed

Pronunciation:/ʃɛd/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: a wagon shed; a wood shed; a garden shed

  2. A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.

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

  4. (rail transportation) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.

verb

Definitions

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