{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.
2. To take away, as noxious plants; to remove, as something
hurtful; to extirpate. ``Weed up thyme.'' --Shak.
Wise fathers . . . weeding from their children ill
things. --Ascham.
Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more
man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it
out. --Bacon.
3. To free from anything hurtful or offensive.
He weeded the kingdom of such as were devoted to
Elaiana. --Howell.
4. (Stock Breeding) To reject as unfit for breeding purposes.