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molt vs moult

moult vs molt

molt and moult both are nouns.

molt and moult both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
molt Yes No Yes No
moult Yes No Yes No
As nouns, molt and moult are synonyms defined as:
  • molt and moult: periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
Other synonyms of molt include ecdysis, molting, moulting.
As verbs, molt and moult are synonyms defined as:
  • molt and moult: cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Other synonyms of molt include exuviate, shed, slough.
molt (noun) moult (noun)
periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
molt (verb) moult (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Difference between molt and moult

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