shedding

• Der Vorgang des Abwerfens oder Loswerdens; natürlicher Verlust einer Hülle oder Bedeckung, Befreiung von Überflüssigem oder technische Trennung.

The act or process by which something is cast off, lost, or separated; can refer to natural biological cycles, deliberate reduction, or mechanical and scientific phenomena.

1. The natural loss of hair, skin, feathers, or outer layers by animals, or the dropping of leaves by plants.B1formal

   A recurring biological process whereby an organism casts off external structures that have completed their function or respond to seasonal change, typical in mammals, reptiles, birds, and deciduous trees.

   Natürlicher Verlust von Haaren, Haut, Federn oder Blättern.

   • My dog's heavy moulting happens every spring and autumn.
   • The snake's skin was found intact after the reptile had discarded its outer layer.
   • Autumn leaves create a carpet of fallen foliage.
   • Excessive hair drop in some breeds can be controlled with regular grooming.
   • The biologist studied the seasonal renewal of antlers in deer.

   Synonymecastingdroppingecdysismoltingsloughing

2. The act of deliberately discarding or getting rid of something considered unnecessary or burdensome.B2formal

   An intentional action to eliminate excess weight, responsibilities, staff, or outdated systems in order to streamline, improve efficiency, or achieve personal release.

   Bewusstes Abwerfen von Ballast

   • The company's drastic workforce reduction was part of a restructuring plan.
   • The athlete focused on losing excess pounds before the competition.
   • Her minimalist lifestyle included jettisoning possessions that no longer served her.
   • The government committed to divesting itself of unprofitable state assets.
   • Letting go of old resentments was a liberating experience.

   Synonymedisposaleliminationunloading

   Antonymeaccumulationacquisitionkeepingretention

3. In weaving, the process of separating warp threads to allow the weft thread to pass through.C1formaltechnical

   A mechanical or manual operation on a loom where the warp yarns are divided into two or more sets, creating a temporary opening for the shuttle or other weft-insertion device to travel across.

   Fachbildung in der Weberei

   • Proper warp separation is essential for a clean and even fabric.
   • The Jacquard mechanism automates the raising and lowering of threads to form the required pattern.
   • A mistake in the lift timing can lead to a flaw in the woven cloth.
   • The weaver’s rhythm depends on alternating the division of longitudinal threads.
   • Modern air-jet looms perform this separation at extremely high speeds.

• 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