crabgrass
noun
crab·grass
ˈkrab-ˌgras 
: a grass (especially Digitaria sanguinalis) that has creeping or decumbent stems which root freely at the nodes and that is often a pest in turf or cultivated lands
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Luscious lawns, blooming gardens, flower beds, and even walkways are all prone to weeds like crabgrass, dandelions, and clover, which leaves us with the tedious task of pulling them out one by one.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
One thing that works to your advantage is crabgrass plants germinate slowly, not all at once.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Once again crabgrass is creeping into my St. Augustine lawn.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
These work to prevent crabgrass seed from germinating.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
One thing that works to your advantage is crabgrass plants germinate slowly, not all at once.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Once again crabgrass is creeping into my St. Augustine lawn.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
These work to prevent crabgrass seed from germinating.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Crabgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crabgrass. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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crabgrass
noun
crab·grass
ˈkrab-ˌgras
: a weedy grass with creeping or sprawling stems that root freely at the nodes
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