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What does shed mean?

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Verb
  1. (transitive, obsolete, Britain, dialectal) To part, separate or divide.
  2. (transitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
  3. (transitive, archaic) To pour; to make flow.
  4. (transitive) To allow to flow or fall.
  5. (transitive) To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.
  6. (obsolete, transitive) To pour forth, give off, impart.
  7. (obsolete, intransitive) To fall in drops; to pour.
  8. To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.
  9. (weaving) To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.
Noun
  1. (weaving) An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
  2. (obsolete) A distinction or dividing-line.
  3. (obsolete) A parting in the hair.
  4. (obsolete) The top of the head.
  5. (obsolete) An area of land as distinguished from those around it.
Noun
  1. A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.
  2. A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.
  3. (derogatory) An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.
  4. (Britain, rail transportation) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.
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