Molt (verb)

To shed or cast off feathers, hair, skin, or an outer layer, as a regular process of growth and development.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "meltan" meaning "to shed or cast off".

Examples:

1. The snake molted its skin.
2. The bird molted its feathers.
3. Molting is the process of shedding feathers, hair or an outer layer of skin.
4. Molting is a natural process that allows animals to grow and replace damaged or worn out feathers, hair or skin.
5. Molting is not limited to just reptiles and birds, but also insects and crustaceans undergo molting.