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to slough
01
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth
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Slough
01
any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
02
a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater
Example
Fishermen favored the slough for its calm waters and abundant fish population.
The slough provided a habitat for rare aquatic plants and animals.
Over time, sediment buildup narrowed the slough, altering its ecosystem dynamics.
03
a hollow filled with mud
04
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
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