Shedding

Definition of shedding:

part of speech: noun

The act of one that sheds: that which is shed or cast off: a parting or branching off, as of two roads; the angle or place where two roads meet. " That shedding of the roads which marks the junction of the highways coming down for Glasgow and Edinburgh."- W. Black.

Usage examples for shedding:

• Shedding their upper garments, for the place was by no means cool, the boys fell to work on the tree. "The Blind Lion of the Congo", Elliott Whitney.

• " Be pleased not to do this," she replied; " it will be sinful, and it will involve me in the guilt and punishment of shedding blood; hence I shall be miserable in this world and in that to be." "Vikram-and-the-Vampire-Classic-Hindu-Tales-of-Adventure-Magic-and-Romance", Burton, Isabel, Lady.

• " I see, I see," said the good woman, taking his hand and shedding tears. "Philosopher Jack", R.M. Ballantyne.

• Oh, it is not I, said Lalor calmly, I do not love the shedding of blood, and that is why I am here now. "The Dew of Their Youth", S. R. Crockett.