Defn: a. & n. from Weed, v. 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.
WEEDING-RHIM
Weed"ing-rhim`, n. Etym: [Cf. Prov. E. rim to remove.]
Defn: A kind of implement used for tearing up weeds esp. on summer fallows. [Prov. Eng.]
WEEDLESS
Weed"less, a.
Defn: Free from weeds or noxious matter.
WEEDY
Weed"y, a. [Compar. Weedier; superl. Weediest.]
1. Of or pertaining to weeds; consisting of weeds. "Weedy trophies." Shak.
2. Abounding with weeds; as, weedy grounds; a weedy garden; weedy corn. See from the weedy earth a rivulet break. Bryant.
3. Scraggy; ill-shaped; ungainly; — said of colts or horses, and also of persons. [Colloq.]
WEEDY
Weed"y, a.