What is the meaning of shedding?

noun

• The process whereby something is shed.
  • synonyms: sloughing
• Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales.
  • synonyms: desquamation, peeling

verb

• Get rid of.
  • usage: "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
  • synonyms: shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop
• Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities.
  • usage: "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed His grace on Thee"
  • synonyms: spill, shed, pour forth
• Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over.
  • usage: "spill the beans all over the table"
  • synonyms: spill, shed, disgorge
• Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers.
  • usage: "our dog sheds every Spring"
  • synonyms: shed, molt, exuviate, moult, slough