1. n.1 a one-storeyed structure usu. of wood for storage or shelter for animals etc., or as a workshop.
2 a large roofed structure with one side open, for storing or maintaining machinery etc.
3 Austral. & NZ an open-sided building for shearing sheep or milking cattle.
Etymology: app. var. of SHADE(1) 2. v.tr. (shedding; past and past part. shed)
1. let or cause to fall off (trees shed their leaves).
2 take off (clothes).
3 reduce (an electrical power load) by disconnection etc.
4 cause to fall or flow (shed blood; shed tears).
5 disperse, diffuse, radiate (shed light).
Phrases and idioms:
shed light on see LIGHT(1).
Etymology: OE sc(e)adan f. Gmc