shed

• Substantiv für ein kleines, einfaches Gebäude, meist aus Holz oder Metall, das zum Lagern von Dingen oder als Werkstatt genutzt wird; auch eine offene, überdachte Konstruktion oder ein Unterstand.

A noun referring to a small, simple building, typically made of wood or metal, used for storage or as a workshop.

1. Small storage buildingA2formal

   A small, simple building used for storing tools, equipment, or garden supplies.

   Schuppen

   • He keeps his gardening tools in the shed.
   • The old shed at the back of the garden is falling apart.
   • She built a wooden shed to store her bicycle.

   Synonymehutlean-tooutbuildingshackshanty

2. Industrial or work buildingB1formalbritish

   A large building used for industrial work, storage, or sheltering animals.

   Schuppen

   • The workers unloaded the goods into the warehouse shed.
   • The train was stored in a large engine shed overnight.
   • The farm has a cattle shed for the animals during winter.

   Synonymebarndepotfactoryplantstorehousewarehouseworkshop

• Verb, das das Abwerfen, Verlieren oder Sich-Entledigen von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. von Tränen, Haut, Blättern oder einer Last.

A verb used to indicate the act of casting off, discarding, or getting rid of something, such as tears, skin, leaves, or a burden.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Get rid ofB1formal

   To cast off, discard, or eliminate something.

   Loswerden

   • The snake shed its skin.
   • She shed her old habits after moving to a new city.
   • The company shed 200 jobs last year.

   Synonymecast offdiscarddropeliminateget rid ofloseslough offthrow off

   Antonymeacquireadoptgainholdkeepretain

2. Cry tearsB1formal

   To let tears fall from the eyes, usually due to emotion.

   Tränen vergießen

   • He shed a tear at the funeral.
   • She shed tears of joy when she heard the news.
   • No one shed a tear for the villain.

   Synonymeblubbercrylamentsnivelsobwailweepwhimper

3. Release or spreadB2formal

   To send out or give off something, such as light, heat, or information.

   Ausstrahlen

   • The lamp shed a soft light across the room.
   • The report sheds new light on the cause of the accident.
   • Flowers shed their fragrance in the garden.

   Synonymecastdiffusedischargedisperseemanateemitexudegive offradiaterelease

   Antonymeabsorbcontainholdretainwithhold