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- [mohlt]
- /moʊlt/
- /məʊlt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mohlt]
- /moʊlt/
Definitions of molt word
- verb without object molt (of birds, insects, reptiles, etc.) to cast or shed the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth. 1
- verb with object molt to cast or shed (feathers, skin, etc.) in the process of renewal. 1
- noun molt an act, process, or an instance of molting. 1
- noun molt something that is dropped in molting. 1
- noun molt (of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth. 1
- intransitive verb molt moult: shed fur, etc. 1
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Origin of molt
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; earlier mout (with intrusive -l-; cf. fault, assault), Middle English mouten, Old English -mūtian to change (in bi-mūtian to exchange for) < Latin mūtāre to change; see mutate
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Parts of speech for Molt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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molt popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
molt usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for molt
verb molt
- decorticate — to remove the bark or some other outer layer from
- peel — to strip (something) of its skin, rind, bark, etc.: to peel an orange.
- slough — the outer layer of the skin of a snake, which is cast off periodically.
- doff — to remove or take off, as clothing.
- cast off — If you cast off something, you get rid of it because it is no longer necessary or useful to you, or because it is harmful to you.
Antonyms for molt
verb molt
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
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