1. to shed feathers, hair, or skin periodically as a natural process
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'moult'; British spelling; American spelling is 'molts'

1. the process or period during which an animal sheds feathers, hair, or skin
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'molt'; usually used in singular form

Examples

• The bird moults its feathers every spring.
• During the moults, the dog leaves hair all over the furniture.
• Snakes moults their skin several times a year as they grow.
• The annual moults helps birds prepare for migration.
• My cat moults heavily in summer.
• Crabs undergo moults to increase in size.