repile

/riˈpɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to re-skin or re-cover (a reptile, especially a snake) with new skin or a new covering.

“The snake was repiled after it shed its old skin.”

2. noun

an additional layer of skin or covering, especially one applied to a reptile.

“The reptile expert carefully handled the repile to ensure it didn’t cause any harm.”

Synonyms

  • re-cover
  • re-skin

Antonyms

  • discard
  • expose