weeding

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Weeding chisel, a tool with a divided chisel-like end, for cutting the roots of large weeds under ground.

Weeding forceps, an instrument for taking up some sorts of plants in weeding.

Weeding fork, a strong, three-pronged fork, used in clearing ground of weeds; -- called also weeding iron.

Weeding hook. Same as Weed hook, under 3d Weed.

Weeding iron. See Weeding fork, above.

Weeding tongs. Same as Weeding forceps, above. [1913 Webster]

1.To free from noxious plants; to clear of weeds; as, to weed corn or onions; to weed a garden. [1913 Webster]

2.To take away, as noxious plants; to remove, as something hurtful; to extirpate; -- commonly used with out; as, to weed out inefficiency from an enterprise. "Weed up thyme." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Wise fathers . . . weeding from their children ill things.— Ascham.[1913 Webster]

Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out.— Bacon.[1913 Webster]

3.To free from anything hurtful or offensive. [1913 Webster]

He weeded the kingdom of such as were devoted to Elaiana.— Howell.[1913 Webster]

4.(Stock Breeding) To reject as unfit for breeding purposes. [1913 Webster]