weed

²weed

verb

Definition of WEED

intransitive verb

: to remove weeds or something harmful

transitive verb

1

a : to clear of weeds <weed a garden> b (1) : to free from something hurtful or offensive (2) : to remove the less desirable portions of

2

: to get rid of (something harmful or superfluous) —often used with out

Examples of WEED

1. We need to weed the garden.

First Known Use of WEED

before 12th century