shed

(noun) an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage.

(verb) get rid of. Synonyms: cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop. Examples: "He shed his image as a pushy boss." "Shed your clothes."

(verb) pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities. Synonyms: spill, pour forth. Examples: "Shed tears." "Spill blood." "God shed his grace on thee."

(verb) cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over. Synonyms: spill, disgorge. Example: "Spill the beans all over the table."

(verb) cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers. Synonyms: molt, exuviate, moult, slough. Example: "Our dog sheds every spring."

(adj) shed at an early stage of development. Synonyms: caducous (vs. persistent). Examples: "Most amphibians have caducous gills." "The caducous calyx of a poppy."