Molt Definition & Meaning
molt
- noun
- periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
- verb
- cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"
"Molt" in song lyrics
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"And littered volts all over the village where the skittish pigeons molt"
Aesop Rock — Babies with Guns -
"when do you know when your hermit crab will molt"
AOL — AOL -
"how long does it take for the hermit crab to molt"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with molt
Usage tips for "molt"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does molt mean?
- periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"
- What part of speech is molt?
- Molt is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does molt have?
- Molt has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).