molting

[US]/ˈməʊltɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈmoʊltɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the process of shedding old skin or feathers
v.the act of shedding old skin or feathers (present participle of molt)

Phrases & Collocations

molting season

molting process

molting cycle

molting stage

molting frequency

molting behavior

molting period

molting rate

molting triggers

molting phase

Example Sentences

the bird is molting its feathers in the spring.

molting is a natural process for many reptiles.

during molting, the animal may appear more vulnerable.

some fish undergo molting to adapt to their environment.

the process of molting can take several weeks.

molting can be triggered by changes in temperature.

birds often lose weight during the molting season.

molting helps insects grow and develop.

it's important to provide proper nutrition during molting.

some animals become more aggressive during their molting phase.

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