shed
1a simple or rude structure built for shelter, storage, etc.
a large, strongly built structure, often open at the sides or end.
Origin of shed
1Other words from shed
- shedlike, adjective
Words Nearby shed
Other definitions for shed (2 of 3)
to emit and let fall, as tears:When someone arrived to rescue us, I shed tears of joy and gratitude.
to impart or release; give or send forth (light, sound, fragrance, influence, etc.): A full moon was shedding its light on the little town as they entered it.
to resist being penetrated or affected by: The jacket is treated with a durable water-repellent finish to shed light precipitation.
to cast off or let fall (leaves, hair, feathers, skin, shell, etc.) by natural process: A healthy, growing snake will shed its skin about once a month.
to get rid of or release oneself from: First, we must shed our illusions about what rural life is supposed to be like.I find that I go through phases where I shed some of my friendships.
to pour forth (water or other liquid), as a fountain or river: All of these rivers eventually shed their waters into the Luapula River.
Textiles. to separate (the warp) in forming a shed.
to cast off hair, feathers, skin, or other covering or parts by natural process: All dogs shed, and need some grooming to brush out loose hair.
to fall off, as leaves: Leaves that are severely infected by this disease will shed prematurely.
to drop out, as hair, seed, grain, etc.: My hair began shedding during the first month after I started taking the medication.The seeds of this plant shed soon after the pod opens, so they’re hard to find.
Textiles. (on a loom) a triangular, transverse opening created between raised and lowered warp threads through which the shuttle passes in depositing the loose thread that will become the weft.
Origin of shed
2Other words for shed
Other words from shed
- shed·a·ble, shed·da·ble, adjective
- non·shed·ding, adjective
- un·shed·ding, adjective
Other definitions for she'd (3 of 3)
contraction of she had.
contraction of she would.
usage note For she'd
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How to use shed in a sentence
I found some paper and sketched out a crude design—shed style, a simple two-by-four frame, with a top layer of corrugated tin.
Outdoor tool sheds can be a real game changer for the busy homeowner.
The best outdoor tool sheds for all of your storage needs | PopSci Commerce Team | October 14, 2020 | Popular-ScienceHomes there might be unstable sheds made of sheet-metal and plywood.
A dirty and growing problem: Too few toilets | Stephanie Parker | September 24, 2020 | Science News For StudentsHeadquarters is a cluster of large hangar-like sheds, surrounded by woods, several kilometers off the beaten track.
The Fungal Evangelist Who Would Save the Bees - Issue 90: Something Green | Merlin Sheldrake | September 23, 2020 | NautilusFrom a spare bedroom and a nook under the stairs, to a backyard shed or a repurposed dining table, the millions around the world who are new to working remotely are having to reassess their living quarters to make room for a viable work surface.
“I sense that mobile games are starting to shed their skin, getting rid of all the dead things they carry around,” he says.
Lost For Thousands of Strokes: 'Desert Golfing' Is 'Angry Birds' as Modern Art | Alec Kubas-Meyer | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen I first arrived at Duke, hooking up with a stranger seemed like a way to shed my inhibitions.
Random Hook-Ups or Dry Spells: Why Millennials Flunk College Dating | Ellie Schaack | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTOvernight people shed their fears, their protective camouflage and their restraints.
Both priceless papyri that could shed light on early Christianity and forgeries are openly trafficked online.
Dismembering History: The Shady Online Trade in Ancient Texts | Candida Moss | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile the bats are infected, they shed large quantities of virus that can infect other animals.
A little corral for the sheep, and a rough shed for the pony, and the home was complete: far the prettiest home they had ever had.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonAbove, great standard electric lamps shed their white glare upon the eddying throng casting a myriad of grotesque shadows.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeThen waves of grief broke over her, and she sobbed convulsively; but still she shed no tears.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonEven the Grass-land is often ridged so as to shed the water quickly, while deep ditches or drains do duty for fences.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyRobert was out there under the shed, reclining in the shade against the sloping keel of the overturned boat.
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British Dictionary definitions for shed (1 of 5)
/ (ʃɛd) /
a small building or lean-to of light construction, used for storage, shelter, etc
a large roofed structure, esp one with open sides, used for storage, repairing locomotives, sheepshearing, etc
a large retail outlet in the style of a warehouse
NZ another name for freezing works
in the shed NZ at work
(tr) NZ to store (hay or wool) in a shed
Origin of shed
1Derived forms of shed
- shedlike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for shed (2 of 5)
/ (ʃɛd) /
to pour forth or cause to pour forth: to shed tears; shed blood
shed light on, shed light upon, throw light on or throw light upon to clarify or supply additional information about
to cast off or lose: the snake shed its skin; trees shed their leaves
(of a lorry) to drop (its load) on the road by accident
to abolish or get rid of (jobs, workers, etc)
to repel: this coat sheds water
(also intr) (in weaving) to form an opening between (the warp threads) in order to permit the passage of the shuttle
(tr) dialect to make a parting in (the hair)
Origin of shed
2Derived forms of shed
- shedable or sheddable, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for shed (3 of 5)
/ (ʃɛd) /
(tr) to separate or divide off (some farm animals) from the remainder of a group: a good dog can shed his sheep in a matter of minutes
(of a dog) the action of separating farm animals
Origin of shed
3Derived forms of shed
- shedding, noun
British Dictionary definitions for shed (4 of 5)
/ (ʃɛd) /
physics a former unit of nuclear cross section equal to 10 –52 square metre
Origin of shed
4British Dictionary definitions for she'd (5 of 5)
/ (ʃiːd) /
she had or she would
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