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Vocabulary Entry
slough
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A muddy or marshy area; an inlet or backwater.
Example Sentences
"The duck paddled through the slough, searching for food."
"We decided to set up camp near the slough for a better view of the wildlife."
"After the heavy rains, the slough overflowed, flooding nearby fields."
V
verb
To shed or remove hair, skin, or other outer covering.
Example Sentences
"The snake will slough its skin as it grows."
"After several weeks, they noticed that the baby would slough off its baby hair."
"In spring, the trees slough off their old bark to make way for new growth."