n.
Function: intransitive verb
Date: before 12th century
: to remove weeds or something harmful
transitive verb
1 a : to clear of weeds < weed a garden> b (1) : to free from something hurtful or offensive (2) : to remove the less desirable portions of
2 : to get rid of (something harmful or superfluous) ― often used with out < weed out the troublemakers>