shed

IPA: ʃˈɛd

(weaving) An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
(obsolete) A distinction or dividing-line.
(obsolete) A parting in the hair.
(obsolete) The top of the head.
(obsolete) An area of land as distinguished from those around it.
(physics) A unit of area equivalent to 10⁻⁵² square meters; used in nuclear physics
A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.
A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.
(Britain, derogatory, informal) An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.
(Britain, rail transport, informal) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.
A surname.

(transitive, obsolete, UK, dialectal) To part, separate or divide.
(transitive, intransitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
(transitive, archaic) To pour; to make flow.
(transitive) To allow to flow or fall.
(transitive) To radiate, cast, give off (light).
(obsolete, transitive) To pour forth, give off, impart.
(obsolete, intransitive) To fall in drops; to pour.
To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.
(weaving) To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.
(transitive) To place or allocate a vehicle, such as a locomotive, in or to a depot or shed.
(transitive, music) To woodshed.

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