casting off

  • 131ecdysis — n. the action of casting off skin or shedding an exoskeleton etc. Etymology: mod.L f. Gk ekdusis f. ekduo put off …

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  • 132castoff — noun ( s) 1. : a person or thing that has been cast off dressed in his older brother s castoffs 2. : the lateral offset of the stock of a shotgun that enables the shooter s eye to be brought in line with the sights 3. : an estimate of… …

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