Cerca
to slough
01
moltare, cambiare la pelle
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth
Intransitive
Slough
01
muta, scaglie
any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
02
canale stagnante, palude
a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater
Example
The wildlife refuge was teeming with birds nesting along the slough.
In the rainy season, the slough expanded and connected with neighboring wetlands.
Fishermen favored the slough for its calm waters and abundant fish population.
03
pantano, fangoio
a hollow filled with mud
04
slough, necrosi
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
