shedding

Specifically, of the cotton plant, the dropping of young bolls. Shedding results to some extent from defect of pollination, but often from a deep cultivation at early flowering time, encouraging a growth of ‘weed.’

A collection of sheds, or sheds collectively.

A parting; separation; a branching off, as of two roads or a water-shed; hence, the angle or place where two roads meet.

A pouring out or spilling; effusion: as, the shedding of blood.

The act of letting fall, casting off, or parting with something, as a plant its seed when ripe, or a covering husk: as, the shedding of wheat.

That which is shed, cast off, or exuviated; a cast or exuvium.

The act of shedding, separating, or casting off or out.

That which is shed, or cast off.

Present participle of shed.

The act of shedding, separating, or casting off.