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Definition of weeding - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
gardeningrelated to the removal of unwanted plants
- She wore her weeding gloves for the task.
2.
selectioninvolving the process of elimination
- The weeding process helped in selecting the best candidates.
Noun
1.
gardeningremoval of unwanted plants from a garden
- Weeding is necessary to keep the garden healthy.
2.
metaphorprocess of eliminating unwanted elements
- The library's weeding improved the quality of its collection.
Origin of weeding
Old English, weed (plant not valued) + -ing (action)
Terms with weeding included in their meaning
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gardening tool
garden tool with a long handle and flat blade for weeding
gardening tool
garden tool with a flat blade used for weeding and cultivating
gardening
prepared by hoeing for planting or weeding
Examples of weeding in a sentence
He bought a new weeding kit for his gardening hobby. The weeding criteria were very strict. Weeding out the weak links improved the team. Weeding helps the flowers grow better. She spent the afternoon weeding in the backyard. The weeding of outdated policies streamlined the company's operations.
Gardeners often perform weeding to maintain healthy plant growth.
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- French:de désherbage, désherbage, ...
- German:Jäten, Unkrautjäten, ...
- Italian:da diserbo, diserbo, ...
- Spanish:desmalezado, deshierbe, ...
- Portuguese:de jardinagem, capina, ...
- Chinese:除草的, 除草, ...
- Japanese:除草の, 除草, ...
- Arabic:لِإِزَالَةِ الْأَعْشَاب, إزالة الأعشاب, ...
- Hebrew:מְעַשֵּׂב, עִישּׂוּב, ...
- Russian:садовый, прополка, ...
- Ukrainian:садовий, видалення бур'янів, ...
- Hindi:निराई का, निराई, ...
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- The librarian weeded outdated books from the shelves.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)
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.
View all translations of weed
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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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