American English pronunciation

How to pronounce molt

IPA transcription: ['moʊlt]

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Noun

  • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

Verb

  • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

    “our dog sheds every Spring”

Usage examples

  • In this role, he and Smoltz worked on postseason telecasts during the Division Series.
  • This molten metal solidifies from the bottom up, joining the parts being welded together.
  • Molten lead would be dropped from the top of the tower.
  • General Wilhelm von Dommes was sent to advise Eliza von Moltke against publication.
  • Strong electrolytes conduct electricity "only" when molten or in aqueous solutions.
  • This was later turned into "Askeladden" by Moltke Moe.
  • It can be pushed and tugged while molten to achieve certain effects.
  • Vereshchagin brought Moltke to his painting "The Apotheosis of War".
  • Moltke was born at Riesenhof in Mecklenburg.
  • A full-grown "Brachypelma" may molt as infrequently as once a year.