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MOLT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Molt.

Molt - as a noun

Periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ecdysis13molting10moult7moulting11

Molt - as a verb

Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

Example: "Our dog sheds every spring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exuviate18moult7shed8slough10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cast6drop7shake offshed8throw11throw awaythrow off
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The snake will molt its skin as it grows."
"The crab will molt its exoskeleton periodically."
"Birds molt their feathers during the molting season."
"The lizard will molt its scales to reveal new ones."
"When the caterpillar prepares to become a butterfly, it will molt."
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Word Game Points

Is MOLT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, molt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MOLT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is MOLT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, molt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MOLT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is MOLT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, molt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MOLT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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