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moult vs molt

molt vs moult

moult and molt both are nouns.

moult and molt both are verbs.

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

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