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Moult Meaning for Kids

What Does Moult Mean?

Verb

  • To lose old hair, feathers, or skin and grow new ones.
  • To lose something in this way.

Noun

  • The process when animals lose their old fur, feathers, or skin to grow new ones.
  • The old skin or feathers that an animal has lost during moulting.

Verb

  • To lose old hair, feathers, or skin and grow new ones.
  • To shed in this way.

Noun

  • The process when animals lose their old fur, feathers, or skin to grow new ones.
  • The old fur or feathers that are shed during this process.

Moult — Full Explanation

Moult means when animals like birds or snakes lose their old feathers or skin to grow new ones. It's like changing clothes!

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Moult Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
उमड़ना

umadna

परिवर्तन

parivartan

खाल बदलना

khaal badalna

kannada
ಮೌಲ್ಟ್ (Moult)

Moult

ಬದಲಾವಣೆ (Badalāvaṇe)

Badalavane

ಚೆಲುವು (Celuvu)

Celuvu

bengali
মৌল্ট (moult)

moult

পাল্টানো (paltano)

paltano

ঝরানো (jhorano)

jhorano

spanish
mudar

moo-dar

muda

moo-dah

cambio de piel

kam-bee-oh deh peel

Moult Synonyms

shed slough exuvia shed slough

Moult in Sentences

  • Birds moult their feathers to grow new ones.
  • When a snake moults, it sheds its old skin.
  • Some animals moult in the spring to get ready for summer.
  • Moulting helps animals stay healthy and clean.
  • We can see a cat moult when it loses its fur.

📖 Moult Story for Kids

The Magic of Moult

Have you ever noticed a snake shedding its skin? That’s called moultmoultanimalsfeathers or skin.! Just like how you outgrow your clothes, like birds and lizards must to grow new, shiny

It’s like a magical makeover for them! When a bird moults, it gets new feathers that help it fly faster and look fabulous. Isn’t nature amazing?

So next time you see a feather on the ground, remember it might be from a bird that just had a spectacular makeover! Keep exploring, little adventurers!

Frequently Asked Questions About Moult

What does 'moult' mean?
Moult means when an animal sheds its old skin, feathers, or fur to make way for new growth.
How do you pronounce 'moult'?
You pronounce 'moult' like 'molt' (it rhymes with 'bolt').
What is the origin of the word 'moult'?
The word 'moult' comes from the Old English word 'moltan', which means to melt or to shed.
What is the meaning of 'moult' in Bengali?
The word 'moult' in Bengali is 'পাল্টানো' (Pāltānō).

Facts & Quotes About Moult

Fact: Many animals, like snakes and birds, moult to grow new skin or feathers. This helps them stay healthy and look their best!
Proverb: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. (This means it's better to have something you can keep than to risk it for something better.)
Quote: "Change is the law of life." - John F. Kennedy