shed
линять
living beings pets verb
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основное слово — терять шерсть/линять; нейтрально и широко употребимо о животных и растениях (шерсть, перья, листья).
Dogs often shed a lot in the spring.
биологическое/специализированное слово — сбрасывать перья или кожу; более формальное, чаще про птиц и рептилий.
Many birds moult in late summer.
то же, что 'moult', но это американское написание; биологическое значение — сбрасывать перья или кожу.
Many birds molt in late summer.
простая описательная фраза — терять волосы или шерсть; более разговорная и прямолинейная, не специализированная.
My cat is losing hair after being stressed.
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What does shed mean?
living beings pets verb
How do you pronounce shed?
shed is pronounced as /ˈʃɛd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is shed used in a sentence?
Our Labrador sheds all year. Translation: Наш лабрадор линяет круглый год.
Is shed part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, shed (линять) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shed part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, shed (линять) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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