What does MOLTS mean?

Dictionary Entry: Molts 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: The shedding of feathers, hair, or skin, especially as a regular process in an animals life cycle.
• Verb: Shed old feathers, hair, or skin, especially as a regular process in an animals life cycle.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /moʊlts/
• UK: /məʊlts/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "molts" originated from the Middle English word "mouten" meaning "to moult". It is commonly used in biology and zoology to describe the shedding of feathers, hair, or skin in animals. The verb form is often used in the context of birds, reptiles, and other animals that shed their skin or feathers periodically.

5. Synonyms:

• Shedding
• Casting
• Sloughing

6. Related Words:

• Sheds
• Skins
• Feeds
• Plots
• Clots

7. Example Sentences:

• The bird molts its feathers every year.
• The snake molts its skin to grow bigger.
• The cat molts its hair in the summer.
• The molting process can be stressful for some animals.
• After the molts, the birds new feathers are more vibrant in color.