weed

(wēd)

1. a. A plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted, as in a garden.
   b. Rank growth of such plants.
2. A water plant, especially seaweed.
3. The leaves or stems of a plant as distinguished from the seeds: dill weed.
4. Something useless, detrimental, or worthless, especially an animal unfit for breeding.
5. Slang
   a. Tobacco.
   b. A cigarette.
   c. Marijuana.

1. To clear of weeds.
2. To remove (weeds). Often used with out: weed out dandelions.
3. To eliminate as unsuitable or unwanted. Often used with out: weed out unqualified applicants.

(wēd)

1. A token of mourning, as a black band worn on a man's hat or sleeve.
2. weeds The black mourning clothes of a widow.
3. An article of clothing; a garment. Often used in the plural.