Definition
Definition of weeded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
gardencleared of weeds
- The garden was weeded and looked neat.
2.
cleanedremoved unwanted elements
- The report was weeded of unnecessary details.
Origin of weeded
Old English, weodian (to weed)
Examples of weeded in a sentence
After being weeded, the vegetable patch thrived. The garden was weeded and looked much better. The manuscript was weeded of irrelevant sections.
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- French:désherbé, épuré, ...
- German:gejätet, gesäubert, ...
- Italian:diserbato, ripulito, ...
- Spanish:desmalezado, depurado, ...
- Portuguese:limpo de ervas daninhas, limpo, ...
- Chinese:已除草的, 已清除的, ...
- Japanese:雑草が取り除かれた, 不要な要素が取り除かれた, ...
- Arabic:خالية من الأعشاب, مُسْتَبْعَد, ...
- Hebrew:נָקִי מֵעֲשָׂבִים שׁוֹטִים, מְנֻקֶּה, ...
- Russian:очищенный от сорняков, очищенный, ...
- Ukrainian:прополотий, очищений, ...
- Hindi:खरपतवार-मुक्त, अनावश्यक तत्वों से मुक्त, ...
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- The librarian weeded outdated books from the shelves.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
- A new weed shop opened beside the laundromat.
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.
sort through a group to remove unwanted elements
We need to weed through the unsuitable applications.
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 regarded as undesirable or harmful
The evil weed spread quickly through the neglected garden.
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.
Origin of weed
Old English weod (herb, grass)
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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