Definition of "shed" in İngilizce

verb

1. (transitive, UK, dialectal) To part, separate or divide.

   • to shed something in two
   • to shed the sheep from the lambs
   • A metal comb shed her golden hair.
   • We are shed with each other by an enormous distance.
   • 1635, "Sermon on Philippians III, 7, 8", in Select Practical Writings of David Dickson (1845), Volume 1, page 166 Internet Archive Lest […] ye shed with God.

2. (ambitransitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, cast, let fall, be divested of.

   • You must shed your fear of the unknown before you can proceed.
   • When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin.

3. (transitive, archaic) To pour; to make flow.

4. (transitive) To allow to flow or fall.

   • I didn't shed many tears when he left me.
   • A tarpaulin sheds water.

5. (transitive) To radiate, cast, give off (light).

   • to shed light on
   • Can you shed any light on this problem?

6. (obsolete, transitive) To pour forth, give off, impart.

7. (obsolete, intransitive) To fall in drops; to pour.

8. To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.

9. (weaving) To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.

noun

1. (weaving) An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.

2. (obsolete) A distinction or dividing-line.

3. (obsolete) A parting in the hair.

4. (obsolete) The top of the head.

5. (obsolete outside of compounds) An area of land as distinguished from those around it.

noun

1. A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding, especially a smallish one; a hut.

   • wagon shed
   • wood shed
   • garden shed

2. A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.

3. (British, derogatory, informal) An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.

4. (British, rail transport, informal) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.

5. (nuclear physics) A unit of area equivalent to 10⁻⁵² square meters.

6. (music, slang) Alternative form of woodshed.