SHED

Shed

A shed is typically a simple, single-storey structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop.

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shed

Noun

  1. An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
  2. A distinction or dividing-line.
  3. A parting in the hair.
  4. An area of land as distinguished from those around it.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.
    a wagon shed; a wood shed; a garden shed
  2. An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.

Verb

  1. To part or divide.
    A metal comb shed her golden hair.
  2. To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
    You must shed your fear of the unknown before you can proceed.
    When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin.
  3. To pour; to make flow.
  4. To allow to flow or fall.
    I didn't shed many tears when he left me.
    A tarpaulin sheds water.
  5. To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.
    Can you shed any light on this problem?
  6. To pour forth, give off, impart.
  7. To fall in drops; to pour.
  8. To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.
  9. To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.


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