Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shed-skin

noun

/ʃɛd skɪn/

Definition

The outer layer of skin that is discarded during the process of shedding.

Examples

The snake left its shed-skin behind in the grass.
After molting, the shed-skin of the insect was found clinging to the leaves.
During their growth, lizards often shed-skin to accommodate their larger bodies.

Meaning

Shed-skin refers to the process through which certain animals, such as snakes and insects, periodically lose their old skin in order to allow for growth or to remove parasites.