English Explanatory Dictionary

weedout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A removal of weeds.
  2. A class that is difficult or requires great effort, and thus may cause less able or less dedicated students to withdraw.

Word forms

weedout weedouts

Etymology

A deverbal from weed out.

Related words

cleanout clear-out dropout weeding winnowing
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