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Weed
What is a "weed"?
A weed is any unwanted plant that grows in places where it is not wanted, such as gardens, lawns, or farms. Weeds can grow quickly and compete with other plants for sunlight, water, and nutrients. They can sometimes damage crops or ornamental plants by taking up space and resources. Some weeds have deep roots that make them hard to remove, and they may spread rapidly. People often remove weeds by pulling them out by hand or using tools or chemicals to control their growth.
Examples
After a few weeks of neglect, the garden was overrun with weeds, so she spent the afternoon pulling them out.
To keep the lawn looking neat, he regularly mowed and removed any weeds that sprouted.
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marijuana; the dried leaves or resin of cannabis, smoked or consumed for its effects
Examples
You got any weed on you, or should we pick some up before the party?
She said she quit smoking weed because it made her too anxious.
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a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning
to weed
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to rid a garden or other area of land of unwanted plants
Transitive: to weed an area of land
Examples
She weeds the flower beds every weekend to keep them tidy and healthy.
They weed the vegetable patch by hand to prevent unwanted plants from competing with the crops.



























