Definitions

1. noun

a swampy or marshy area, especially one that is prone to flooding; a place where animals, especially reptiles and amphibians, come to shed their skin.

“The hikers had to navigate through the slough to reach the other side of the lake.”

2. verb

to shed the skin of an animal, especially a reptile or amphibian, especially in a process that involves soaking in water.

“Some reptiles slough their skin as part of their growth process.”

3. verb

to discard or cast off something unwanted, especially a relationship or a responsibility.

“She finally sloughed off her toxic friendship and moved on with her life.”