verb
    
    sheds; shed; shedding
    
    [+ obj] :to get rid of (something)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to lose (leaves, skin, fur, etc.) naturally [+ obj]
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] to take off (something you are wearing)
    
    
    
    b Brit :to lose or drop (a load, cargo, etc.)
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to cause (water) to flow off instead of soaking into something
    
    
    
    shed blood
    
    
    
    shed light on
    
    
    
    shed tears
    
    
    
    noun
    
    plural sheds
    
    [count] a small, simple building that is used especially for storing things - see also cowshed, potting shed, toolshed, woodshed
    
    Brit :a large industrial building