weed 1  (wēd) 
n. A plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted, as in a garden. Rank growth of such plants. Tobacco. A cigarette. Marijuana.
A water plant, especially seaweed. The leaves or stems of a plant as distinguished from the seeds: dill weed. Something useless, detrimental, or worthless, especially an animal unfit for breeding. Slang Tobacco. A cigarette. Marijuana.
v.
weed·ed, weed·ing, weeds
v.
tr.
To clear of weeds. To remove (weeds). Often used with out: weed out dandelions. To eliminate as unsuitable or unwanted. Often used with out: weed out unqualified applicants.
v.
intr.
To remove weeds.
[Middle English, from Old English wēod, herb, grass, weed.] |
