To cast off by natural process. To cast off as exuviæ; to undergo the falling of (hair, etc.). Also absol.

intransitive. To shed or cast the skin; to lose the skin by rubbing. rare.

intransitive. To cast off or shed exuviæ.

intransitive. Of an animal other than a bird: to shed the skin, cuticle, hair, etc., in the process of acquiring new growth.

intransitive. To undergo autotomy; to cast off a limb or other part.