Meaning & use

shedder

noun·Everyday

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A person, animal, or thing that sheds, especially one that loses hair, skin, leaves, or a similar covering.

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Golden Retrievers are notorious shedders, leaving fur on every piece of furniture.

The snake is a heavy shedder, losing its skin several times a year.

A note on using this word

Shedder is most commonly used to describe animals or plants that regularly lose hair, fur, leaves, or skin.

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