Definition of weed - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
gardeningtr./intr. remove unwanted things, especially plants, from a placetr./intr.
- We need to weed the garden before planting.
2.
librarytr. Rare remove less valuable items from a collectiontr. Rare
- The librarian weeded outdated books from the shelves.
Noun
1.
gardeningunwanted plant in a garden or farm
- He pulled out the weed from his vegetable garden..
2.
unwanted plantany plant growing where it's not wanted
- The garden was overrun with weeds.
3.
- He was caught with weed in his pocket.
4.
- The old mare was considered a weed.
Adjective
- The weed smell was strong in the room.
Images of weed
unwanted plant in a garden or farm 
weak or inferior horse
Expressions with weed
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remove unwanted things from a group or collection
We need to weed out the old files.
search through a large amount to find something
She had to weed through hundreds of applications to find the right candidate.
increase in size or amount rapidly
Her business grew like a weed after the new marketing campaign.
continuing firmly despite difficulties
She was persistent as a weed in pursuing her goals.
substance used to kill weeds or stop their growth
We sprayed weed killer along the fence.
area of land overgrown with weeds
The garden turned into a weed patch after months of neglect.
tool with claws to pull weeds
He used a weed remover to clear the garden.
aromatic leaves of the dill plant used in cooking
She added fresh dill weed to the salad.
inhale smoke from burning cannabis for recreation
They like to smoke weed on weekends.
tool for cutting weeds and grass
He used a weed eater to trim the lawn.
tool for cutting grass and weeds
He used a weed-whacker to trim the edges.
plant with pineapple smell and greenish-yellow flowers, called wild chamomile
Pineapple weed grows along the roadside in summer.
north american plant with purple-veined leaves used in folk medicine
Rattlesnake weed grows wild in North America.
marijuana with a very strong, unpleasant smell
He complained that the skunk weed was too strong for him.
any of various plants believed to repel ticks
Hikers often plant tick-weed around campsites for protection against ticks..
tool for eliminating weeds with heat
The landscaper recommended a weed torch for the patio.
gardening tool with a rotating string for cutting grass and weeds
He used a weed whip to trim the edges.
invasive aquatic plant with grasslike leaves and white flowers
Alligator weed clogs the river with its dense growth.
North American milkweed with clustered orange flowers
The butterfly weed blooms in late summer.
plant used to make yellow dye
Dyer's weed was used to color cloth yellow.
herb used in traditional Chinese medicine
Horny goat weed is often used in traditional Chinese medicine for various treatments.
tall perennial plant with purple flowers, native to North America
The field was dotted with the purple blooms of joe-pye weed.
aquatic plant with small round leaves resembling pearls
The pearl-weed thrived in the shallow, sunlit waters of the pond..
marijuana, often used in informal contexts
He was caught with some wacky weed in his bag.
Origin of weed
Old English weod (herb, grass)
Terms with weed included in their meaning
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soil preparation
prepare soil for planting or weed control
weed
plant with yellow flowers and notched leaves
yellow flower plant
european plant with yellow daisy-like flowers, often a weed
weed
plant with white flowers, garlic-flavored leaves, invasive in temperate regions
plant
edible weed with green leaves often found in gardens
charlock
weed with small yellow flowers commonly found in fields
plant
biennial weed with yellow flowers and poisonous root
flora
prickly plant with purple flowers, often seen as a weed
weed
plant with burr-like fruits, large leaves, and purple flowers
weed
weedy plant with strong smell and divided leaves or white flowers
herb
plant with divided leaves, white flowers, and seen as a weed
plant
weed with broad leaves, often found in lawns
plants
weed with prickly leaves and milky juice
strong weed
high-grade marijuana
plant
prickly weed with blue flowers
weed gear
small case for smoking equipment
nature
bishop's weed known for nectar production
weedy sea dragon
fish with weed-like appendages
plant
species of grass often considered a weed
pond weed
Alisma marsh herb with wide leaves and small blossoms
plants
common lawn weed with sharp seeds
weed
short form of cannabis
plant
European weed with reddish stems and small flowers
plant
species of grass weed with edible seeds
Examples of weed in a sentence
Please weed the vegetable plot before transplanting seedlings. She weeded the collection to make space for new arrivals. The archivist weeded the files to improve accessibility. A weed grew between the cracks in the sidewalk. She used a tool to remove the weed. Weeds sprouted between the cracks in the pavement.
Farmers constantly battle weeds in their fields. They found weed in the glove compartment. Weed was legalized in several states. The farmer sold the weed at a low price. Despite its size, the horse was just a weed. The weed culture is growing among the youth. He wore a weed-themed shirt to the festival.
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- French:désherber, mauvaise herbe, ...
- German:Unkraut jäten, Unkraut, ...
- Italian:diserbare, pianta infestante, ...
- Spanish:desherbar, hierba mala, ...
- Portuguese:arrancar as ervas daninhas, erva daninha, ...
- Chinese:除草, 杂草, ...
- Japanese:草取りをする, 雑草, ...
- Arabic:عَزَقَ, عُشْب ضار, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַשֵּׂב, עֵשֶׂב שׁוֹטֶה, ...
- Russian:пропалывать, сорняк, ...
- Ukrainian:прополювати, бур'ян, ...
- Hindi:खरपतवार हटाना, खरपतवार, ...
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