Molt Definition

molt
noun
  1. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
verb
  1. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"

"Molt" in song lyrics

See how molt is used in real songs:

  • "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

Usage tips for "molt"

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