molt

[US]/məʊlt/
[UK]/moʊlt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the process of shedding old feathers, hair, or skin; the process of shedding old feathers, hair, or skin; the process of shedding feathers, hair, or skin; the process of shedding old feathers, hair, or skin
v.to shed old feathers, hair, or skin; to shed old feathers, hair, or skin; to shed feathers, hair, or skin; to shed old feathers, hair, or skin

Phrases & Collocations

molt season

molt cycle

molt process

molt stage

molt phase

molt frequency

molt period

molt activity

molt timing

molt behavior

Example Sentences

birds typically molt their feathers in the spring.

during the molting process, reptiles may become more vulnerable.

many insects molt several times before reaching adulthood.

fish often molt their scales as they grow.

some animals experience stress while they molt.

it is essential to provide a calm environment during molting.

molting can affect an animal's behavior and feeding habits.

some birds lose their ability to fly while they molt.

molting is a natural process that occurs in many species.

understanding the molting cycle can help in animal care.

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