shedding

• Processo de soltar ou se livrar de algo; perda natural de uma cobertura (como pelo ou pele) ou liberação de algo excedente; também separação ou divisão técnica.

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.

   Perda natural de pelos, pele, penas ou folhas.

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscastingdroppingecdysismoltingsloughing

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   An intentional action to eliminate excess weight, responsibilities, staff, or outdated systems in order to streamline, improve efficiency, or achieve personal release.

   Eliminação intencional do que é desnecessário ou oneroso.

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisposaleliminationunloading

   Antônimosaccumulationacquisitionkeepingretention

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.

   Abertura da cala

   • 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.

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de largar, derramar ou se livrar de algo, como lágrimas, pele, folhas ou fardo.

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

verbo irregular

1. Get rid ofB1formal

   To cast off, discard, or eliminate something.

   Livrar-se de

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

   Sinônimoscast offdiscarddropeliminateget rid ofloseslough offthrow off

   Antônimosacquireadoptgainholdkeepretain

2. Cry tearsB1formal

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

   Derramar lágrimas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblubbercrylamentsnivelsobwailweepwhimper

3. Release or spreadB2formal

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

   Emitir

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscastdiffusedischargedisperseemanateemitexudegive offradiaterelease

   Antônimosabsorbcontainholdretainwithhold