exfoliate
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(verb) grow by producing or unfolding leaves; of plants |
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Related Words: grow |
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2. |
(verb) come off in a very thin piece |
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Related Words: break away, break off, chip, chip off, come off |
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3. |
(verb) remove the surface, in scales or laminae |
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Related Words: peel off |
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4. |
(verb) cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters |
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Related Words: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off |
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5. |
(verb) spread by opening the leaves of |
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Related Words: open, spread, spread out, unfold |
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