1shed 
/ˈʃɛd/ verb
sheds; shed; shed·ding /ˈʃɛd/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to get rid of (something)
▪ I've been trying to shed some extra pounds. ▪ The company has had to shed many jobs. ▪ She hasn't been able to shed her image as a troublemaker. [=to make people stop thinking of her as a troublemaker] 2 : to lose (leaves, skin, fur, etc.) naturally [+ obj] ▪ Snakes shed their skin. ▪ The dog is shedding its fur. ▪ The trees are shedding their leaves. [no obj] ▪ The cat is shedding. 3 [+ obj] a : to take off (something you are wearing)
▪ He quickly shed his hat and coat.
b Brit : to lose or drop (a load, cargo, etc.)
▪ The lorry shed its load. 4 [+ obj] : to cause (water) to flow off instead of soaking into something
▪ Raincoats shed water.
▪ I've been trying to shed some extra pounds. ▪ The company has had to shed many jobs. ▪ She hasn't been able to shed her image as a troublemaker. [=to make people stop thinking of her as a troublemaker]
▪ He quickly shed his hat and coat.
b Brit : to lose or drop (a load, cargo, etc.)
▪ The lorry shed its load.
▪ Raincoats shed water.
shed blood — see blood
shed light on — see 1light
shed tears — see 3tear
