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Weed out — Weed out, v. t. to selectively remove; same as {weed[2]}, v. t.; of things that are useless or harmful. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
weed — weed1 [wi:d] n [: Old English; Origin: weod] 1.) a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properly ▪ the constant battle against weeds 2.) [U] a plant without flowers that grows on water in a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
weed — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wēod weed, herb; akin to Old Saxon wiod weed Date: before 12th century 1. a. (1) a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth; especially one that tends to… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Weed control — is the botanical component of pest control, stopping weeds from reaching a mature stage of growth when they could be harmful to domesticated plants and livestock by physical and chemical methods. In order to reduce weed growth, many weed control… … Wikipedia
Weed — /weed/, n. Thurlow /therr loh/, 1797 1882, U.S. journalist and politician. * * * Any plant growing where it is not wanted. On land under cultivation, weeds compete with crops for water, light, and nutrients. On rangelands and in pastures, weeds… … Universalium
Weed — Weed, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Weeded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Weeding}.] [AS. we[ o]dian. See 3d {Weed}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To free from noxious plants; to clear of weeds; as, to weed corn or onions; to weed a garden. [1913 Webster] 2. To take away, as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Weed — Weed, n. [OE. weed, weod, AS. we[ o]d, wi[ o]d, akin to OS. wiod, LG. woden the stalks and leaves of vegetables D. wieden to weed, OS. wiod[=o]n.] [1913 Webster] 1. Underbrush; low shrubs. [Obs. or Archaic] [1913 Webster] One rushing forth out of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Weed hook — Weed Weed, n. [OE. weed, weod, AS. we[ o]d, wi[ o]d, akin to OS. wiod, LG. woden the stalks and leaves of vegetables D. wieden to weed, OS. wiod[=o]n.] [1913 Webster] 1. Underbrush; low shrubs. [Obs. or Archaic] [1913 Webster] One rushing forth… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
weed out someone — weed out (someone/something) to remove someone or something not wanted. The school needs to weed out wasteful spending. You need to be able to weed people out if they can t do a good job … New idioms dictionary
weed out something — weed out (someone/something) to remove someone or something not wanted. The school needs to weed out wasteful spending. You need to be able to weed people out if they can t do a good job … New idioms dictionary
