molt in a sentence
v., n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Molt: to undergo a natural process of shedding old feathers, skin, or exoskeleton to allow for new growth.
Crossword clues for molt
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "molt".
- Birds shed feathers during their growth phase.
- Reptiles lose skin to support new growth.
- Insects change exoskeletons for development.
- Animals often renew their outer covering.
- Creatures discard old layers for new ones.
Molt sentence examples
- Birds typically molt in late summer to prepare for the winter months ahead.
- The snake began to molt, shedding its old skin in a delicate process.
- During the molting season, crabs can become more vulnerable to predators.
- After the parrot molts, its vibrant feathers will grow back even more brilliantly.
- Many reptiles experience multiple molts throughout their lives as they grow.