shedder

noun

shed·​der ˈshe-dər How to pronounce shedder (audio)
: one that sheds something: such as
a
: a crab or lobster about to molt
b
: a newly molted crab

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But in time, there may be other ways of detecting even the lower shedders. — David Cox, NBC news, 21 Apr. 2026 Acrylic — widely used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets, and one of the worst shedders of microfibers. — Ryan Brennan may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026 Cotton clothes are lint shedders, microfibers are lint attractors and when washed together, microfiber fleece ends up covered with little balls of lint. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 Dog owners, especially those with particularly prolific shedders, know fur can get into every crack and crevice of a home. — Shea Simmons, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shedder

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shedder was in the 14th century

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“Shedder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shedder. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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