molt vs shed

molt and shed both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
molt	Yes	No	Yes	No
shed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, molt and shed are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of molt include exuviate, moult, slough.

As verbs, shed is a hypernym of molt; that is, shed is a word with a broader meaning than molt:

Other hypernyms of molt include cast, cast off, drop, shake off, throw, throw away, throw off.

molt (noun)	shed (noun)
periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles	an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

molt (adjective)	shed (adjective)
	shed at an early stage of development

molt (verb)	shed (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers	cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
	to remove
	pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities