shed

noun

single-storey structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage

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Pronunciation: /ʃɛd/

Etymology: From SH (“self-harm”) + ED (“eating disorder”).

Etymology: Variant of Shedd.

Etymology: Dialectal variant of a specialized use of shade.

A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding, especially a smallish one; a hut.
“wagon shed”
“wood shed”
A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.
An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.
A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.
“Never saw that but we did stand and watch a pair of Sheds (156 and 165) speed north on a loaded steel.”
A unit of area equivalent to 10⁻⁵² square meters.
Alternative form of woodshed.

Etymology: Dialectal variant of a specialized use of shade.

To place or allocate a vehicle, such as a locomotive, in or to a depot or shed.
“On the Dava line, apart from the banking assistance given by the 4-4-0s, the traffic is handled by the standard class "5" 4-6-0s, known among the drivers as "Hikers"; these engines are shedded at Inverness and Perth.”
“As these [diesel] trains have to be shedded under cover at night, four additional outdoor standage roads are being provided for stabling of electric rolling stock after inspection in the shed.”
To woodshed.