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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
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The slough provided a habitat for rare aquatic plants and animals.
Fishermen favored the slough for its calm waters and abundant fish population.
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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