crabgrass
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crab·grass
\ˈkrab-ˌgras\
Simple Definition of crabgrass
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: a thick type of grass that often grows and spreads quickly in places where it is not wanted
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
1743
First Known Use of crabgrass
1743
CRABGRASS Defined for Kids
crabgrass
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noun
crab·grass
\ˈkrab-ˌgras\
Definition of crabgrass for Students
: a weedy grass with coarse stems that root at the joints
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