1. the process or period during which an animal sheds feathers, hair, or skin
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'molting'

1. to shed feathers, hair, or skin periodically as a natural process
Usage: present participle of moult; British spelling; American spelling is 'molting'

Examples

• The bird is moulting its old feathers to make room for new ones.
• During moulting season, the dog leaves hair all over the furniture.
• Snakes undergo moulting several times a year to grow larger.
• The parrot's moulting cycle typically occurs in spring.
• Moulting is a natural and healthy process for most birds and mammals.
• The cat is moulting heavily this summer.