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weed

Definition

  • noun: a plant that grows very quickly where it is not wanted and covers or kills more desirable plants
  • noun: a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth
  • verb: to remove weeds from (an area of land, such as a garden)
  • verb: to remove 'weeds' or something harmful
  • often used in plural
  • synonyms: garment, clothing, underbrush

Examples

  • They will review the applications to 'weed out' the less qualified candidates.

  • He 'weeded out' several unsuitable models before he found the right car.

  • She's trying to give up 'the weed'. [=trying to quit smoking]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Last weekend, I went surfing. Right. About seven people, you know. Some friends. And we camp over there on the beach. In fact, we made a kind of... Wait. What kind of weed is it? I don't know. #Baby, when I saw you turnin' at the end of the street # #I knew our time was gone # #Into blank pages # (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation