sloughs

[US]/slʌfs/
[UK]/slʌfs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.marsh or swamp; a state of deep suffering; a bad mood that is hard to change; Slough (a place)
v.to shed or remove; to discard; to get rid of; to reject

Phrases & Collocations

sloughs off

sloughs skin

sloughs away

sloughs off dead

sloughs of despond

sloughs through

sloughs of sorrow

sloughs off weight

sloughs off stress

sloughs and bogs

Example Sentences

in spring, the snake sloughs its skin to grow.

the tree sloughs its leaves in the autumn.

as the seasons change, the frog sloughs its old skin.

the lizard sloughs off its tail when threatened.

after the sloughing process, the animal appears more vibrant.

the process of sloughing can take several days.

some species of fish slough their skin to remove parasites.

during the sloughing season, many reptiles become more active.

the sloughing of skin is essential for growth in many species.

after sloughing, the new skin is often softer and more sensitive.

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