weeder

[wee-der]

noun

1. a person who removes weeds, weed, as from a garden or lawn.

2. a device, as a tool or machine, for removing weeds. weed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of weeder¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; weed ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

He added that the weeder can zap 6,500 weeds per minute, compared with the roughly 40 weeds per minute that can be picked by hand.

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Instead, the researchers suggest pairing genetic engineering with AI technologies to create visually distinctive de novo crops plants that robot weeders can easily differentiate from weeds.

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A flame weeder does not disturb the soil and it is environmentally safe because it does not involve any toxic chemicals.

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The gardeners are equipped with flame weeders, he replied.

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Unlike other automated weeders on the market, which apply targeted herbicide or move soil to attack weeds at the root, the latest machine uses high-power lasers to zap away pest plants without disrupting the ground.

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