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Weeding

/ˈwiː.dɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of removing unwanted plants from a garden or field.

    "We spent the afternoon weeding the vegetable garden to ensure the plants had enough space to grow."
  2. 2

    A process of eliminating unnecessary items or elements.

    "The librarian is weeding the collection to make room for new books."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'weeding' originates from the Old English word 'wēod', meaning 'weed' or 'herb'. It has evolved through Middle English, maintaining its association with the removal of unwanted plants from cultivated areas, reflecting agricultural practices from ancient times.

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