shed

1. To part, separate or divide.

   A metal comb shed her golden hair.

2. To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.

   When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin.

3. To pour; to make flow.
4. To allow to flow or fall.

   A tarpaulin sheds water.

5. To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.

   Can you shed any light on this problem?

6. To pour forth, give off, impart.
7. To fall in drops; to pour.
8. To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.
9. To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.

1. An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
2. A distinction or dividing-line.
3. A parting in the hair.
4. The top of the head.
5. An area of land as distinguished from those around it.

1. A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.

   a wagon shed; a wood shed; a garden shed

2. A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.
3. An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.
4. (rail transportation) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.

verb

To place or allocate a vehicle, such as a locomotive, in or to a depot or shed.