Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Sloughing.
Sloughing - as a noun
The process whereby something is shed
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shedding14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biological processorganic processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sloughing - as a verb
To shed (skin).
Example: "Snakes slough their skin periodically."
To slide off (like a layer of skin).
Example: "A week after he was burned, a layer of skin on his arm sloughed off."
To discard.
Example: "East sloughed a heart."
(western us) to commit truancy, be absent from school without permission. (compare ditch)
Example: ""dude, kaydn and jarom are totally sloughing today!""
Example Sentences
"The snake's sloughing revealed its vibrant new skin."
"The sloughing of dead skin cells is a natural process."
"The dermatologist explained that sloughing is necessary for healthy skin."
"The sloughing of the outer layer of bark allows new growth in trees."
"During molting, birds go through sloughing of old feathers."
Word Game Points
Is SLOUGHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sloughing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SLOUGHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SLOUGHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sloughing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSLOUGHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SLOUGHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sloughing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSLOUGHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
